Defiance County property record for 885 Summit St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $14,281 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014165A01100 |
| Primary APN | B014165A01100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,074 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 517 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Silo | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 885 SUMMIT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 N 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 SUMMIT ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 380 / 2953 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 429/2142 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 885 SUMMIT ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00456/1843 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 456/1843 |
| Instrument | 202300001584 |
| Name | THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARCHBOLD, OH 43502 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 20, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 885 SUMMIT ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3039 |
| Document Number | 429/2142 |
| Book / Page | 429 / 2142 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 885 SUMMIT ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3039 |
| Document Number | 202000003116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003116 |
| Name | THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,863.00 | $47,670 (-) Land $3,550 Building $44,120 | |
| 2024 | $1,863.00 (+1.2%) | $47,670 (-) Land $3,550 Building $44,120 | $136,200 (+%) Land $10,130 Building $126,070 |
| 2023 | $1,841.00 (+33.31%) | $47,670 (+48.27%) Land $3,550 Building $44,120 | $136,199 (+48.28%) Land $10,142 Building $126,057 |
| 2022 | $1,381.00 | $32,150 Land $3,550 Building $28,600 | |
| 2020 | $91,850 Land $10,130 Building $81,720 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 356 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 |
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