Defiance County property record for 897 Downs St, Defiance, OH 43512 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
| Square Footage | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,279 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (1999) |
| Tax Bill | $829.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | B011048002000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 864 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 216 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,279 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 44 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft Deck |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 80 sqft Patio |
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Central Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 897 DOWNS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2901 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH DEFIANCE ADD LOT 248 & 249 PTS |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH DEFIANCE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 248,249 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Minor Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: Defiance County records · APN B011048002000
Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 1993 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $829.00 | $21,760 (-) Land $2,740 Building $19,020 | |
| 2024 | $829.00 (+1.22%) | $21,760 (-) Land $2,740 Building $19,020 | |
| 2023 | $819.00 (+6.09%) | $21,760 (+18%) Land $2,740 Building $19,020 | $62,170 (+17.97%) Land $7,828 Building $54,342 |
| 2022 | $772.00 | $18,440 Land $2,740 Building $15,700 | |
| 2020 | $52,700 Land $7,830 Building $44,870 |
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