Defiance County property record for 8098 Independence Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.649 acres (28,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $70 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | J080009001800 |
| Primary APN | J080009001800 |
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| Lot Area | 28,270 sqft (0.649 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8098 INDEPENDENCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-9032 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | SECITON 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4047 |
| Census Tract | 958100 |
8098 Independence Rd, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2003.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 476, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-0476 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8098 Independence Rd was $70.
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 | $70.00 | $1,170 (-) Land $1,170 | |
| 2024 | $70.00 (+2.94%) | $1,170 (-) Land $1,170 | $3,340 (-0.06%) Land $3,340 |
| 2023 | $68.00 (-8.11%) | $1,170 (-) Land $1,170 | $3,342 Land $3,342 |
| 2022 | $74.00 | $1,170 Land $1,170 | |
| 2020 | $3,340 Land $3,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8098 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.
Wildfire risk around 8098 Independence Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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