Defiance County property record for 897 Circle Dr, Defiance, OH 43512 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,339 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,774 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014165B00100 |
| Primary APN | B014165B00100 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 11,339 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 897 CIRCLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-3081 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | YODERS SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | YODERS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
Source: Defiance County records · APN B014165B00100
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 CIRCLE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3081 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2018 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201800001043 |
| Deed Book / Page | 410 / 1689 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 897 CIRCLE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3081 |
| Document Number | 410/1689 |
| Book / Page | 410 / 1689 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $386.00 |
| 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 | 897 CIRCLE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3081 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 897 CIRCLE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3081 |
| Document Number | 410/1507 |
| Book / Page | 410 / 1507 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800000994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $386.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 CIRCLE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3081 |
| Document Number | 201800000995 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800000995 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2048 |
Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated 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 | $1,774.00 | $46,570 (-) Land $3,680 Building $42,890 | |
| 2024 | $1,774.00 (+1.2%) | $46,570 (-) Land $3,680 Building $42,890 | |
| 2023 | $1,753.00 (+12.52%) | $46,570 (+25.19%) Land $3,680 Building $42,890 | $133,056 (+25.21%) Land $10,514 Building $122,542 |
| 2022 | $1,558.00 | $37,200 Land $3,680 Building $33,520 | |
| 2020 | $106,270 Land $10,500 Building $95,770 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Defiance County (39039C), updated March 8, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 233 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Omni Fiber | Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Defiance Holdings | Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Spectrum. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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