Defiance County property record for 815 Nicholas St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B013126008200 |
| Primary APN | B013126008200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,807 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 815 NICHOLAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOLGATES ADD TO N DEF LOT 90 PT S PT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLGATES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
815 Nicholas St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18532 PAINTER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8944 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 815 Nicholas St was $932.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Noble Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $932.00 | $23,860 (-) Land $2,460 Building $21,400 | |
| 2024 | $932.00 (+1.19%) | $23,860 (-) Land $2,460 Building $21,400 | $68,180 (+0.01%) Land $7,030 Building $61,150 |
| 2023 | $921.00 (+28.27%) | $23,860 (+42.7%) Land $2,460 Building $21,400 | $68,170 Land $7,028 Building $61,142 |
| 2022 | $718.00 | $16,720 Land $2,400 Building $14,320 | |
| 2020 | $47,790 Land $6,870 Building $40,920 |
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 815 Nicholas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 815 Nicholas St 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE CITY serves 16,494 people · EPA ID OH2000111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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