Defiance County property record for 7900 Independence Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,703 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | J080004004000 |
| Primary APN | J080004004000 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,703 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 9,506 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,703 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7900 INDEPENDENCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 PT OF SE 1/4 AMERICAN LEGION POST 635 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 958100 |
7900 Independence Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 1999.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 30066, JEWELL, OH 43530-0066 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1999 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7900 Independence Rd was $1,172.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Unified School District | Northeastern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,172.00 | $21,620 (-) Land $1,800 Building $19,820 | |
| 2024 | $1,172.00 (-1.76%) | $21,620 (-) Land $1,800 Building $19,820 | $61,790 (+0.03%) Land $5,150 Building $56,640 |
| 2023 | $1,193.00 (-1.73%) | $21,620 (+3.4%) Land $1,800 Building $19,820 | $61,770 Land $5,142 Building $56,628 |
| 2022 | $1,214.00 | $20,910 Land $1,800 Building $19,110 | |
| 2020 | $59,740 Land $5,150 Building $54,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7900 Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 7900 Independence Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| bright.net Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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