Defiance County property record for 853 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1824 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B011035003000 |
| Primary APN | B011035003000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1824 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 853 WAYNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2869 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOLGATES 2ND ADD SUB OF S LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLGATES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, APN B011035003000, as of January 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2869 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202 |
| Deed Book / Page | 447 / 1821 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 853 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2869 |
| Document Number | 00447/1821 |
| Book / Page | 447 / 1821 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200001481 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 853 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2869 |
| Document Number | 202200001482 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200001482 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 853 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2869 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 853 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2869 |
| Document Number | 437/2655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 437/2655 |
| Instrument | 202100002308 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 323 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2048 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll as of January 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Defiance Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,690.00 | $44,370 (-) Land $3,500 Building $40,870 | |
| 2024 | $1,690.00 (-1.34%) | $44,370 (-) Land $3,500 Building $40,870 | |
| 2023 | $1,713.00 (+26.61%) | $44,370 (+37.33%) Land $3,500 Building $40,870 | $126,771 (+37.33%) Land $10,000 Building $116,771 |
| 2022 | $1,353.00 | $32,310 Land $3,500 Building $28,810 | |
| 2020 | $92,310 Land $10,000 Building $82,310 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Defiance County (39039C), as of March 8, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390399587001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 549 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| Defiance Holdings Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ridgeville Telephone Company.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system OH2000111, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE CITY serves 16,494 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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