Defiance County property record for 831 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,084 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,055 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B011027001100 |
| Primary APN | B011027001100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 284 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 831 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CROSSON'S & OTHERS ADDITION LOT A PT |
| Legal Subdivision | CROSSEN ETAL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
831 Jefferson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3926 WINDSWEPT DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815-5656 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 20253374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 473 / 2259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 831 Jefferson Ave was $2,055.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Defiance Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,055.00 | $52,590 (-) Land $3,500 Building $49,090 | |
| 2024 | $2,055.00 (+25.76%) | $52,590 (-) Land $3,500 Building $49,090 | $150,260 (+%) Land $10,000 Building $140,260 |
| 2023 | $1,634.00 (+26.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,590 (+33.11%) Land $3,500 Building $49,090 | $150,257 Land $10,000 Building $140,257 |
| 2022 | $1,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,510 Land $3,500 Building $36,010 | |
| 2020 | $112,890 Land $10,000 Building $102,890 |
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 831 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 43 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 43 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 831 Jefferson Ave 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 549 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: RTEC Communications.
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