899 Downs St, Defiance, OH 43512 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 899 Downs St, Defiance, OH 43512 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Square Footage986 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,279 sqft (0.121 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$100,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$1,155.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNB011048002100

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area986 sqft Living Area
1st Floor986 sqft 1st Floor
Attic Area171 sqft Attic
Attic1 Attic
Basement Area876 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement876 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area5,279 sqft (0.121 acres)
Depth X Width120 ft x 44 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area308 sqft Garage
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area84 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address899 DOWNS ST
CityDEFIANCE
StateOH
Zip43512-2901
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTH DEFIANCE ADD LOT 248 & 249 PTS
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH DEFIANCE ADD
Legal Lot Number248,249
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Minor Civil DivisionDEFIANCE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2042
Census Tract958700

Owner

Source: Defiance County records · APN B011048002100

Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address899 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2901
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
Oct 01, 2008Joint Tenancy Deed, Transfer
FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 01, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20242479
Deed Book / Page465 / 1956
Prior Transfer DateJan 04, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc359/0199
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address899 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2901
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number00291/2175
DateMay 18, 2005
Book Page291/2175
Instrument200500003250
Lender
NameMIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressDEFIANCE, OH 43512
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMay 17, 2010
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

October 2008: Joint Tenancy Deed, Transfer

Document TypeJoint Tenancy Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateOct 01, 2008
Property Address899 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2901
Document Number00329/1229
Book / Page329 / 1229
Instrument DateSep 30, 2008
Instrument200800005576
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$156.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address899 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2901
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number200800005578
DateOct 01, 2008
Instrument200800005578
Lender
NameFIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyDefiance County
County SubdivisionDefiance Township
MunicipalityDefiance City
Unified School DistrictDefiance City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,155.00$29,570 (-) Land $2,740 Building $26,830
2024$1,155.00 (+1.14%)$29,570 (-) Land $2,740 Building $26,830
2023$1,142.00 (+21.23%)$29,570 (+34.72%) Land $2,740 Building $26,830$84,485 (+34.72%) Land $7,828 Building $76,657
2022$942.00$21,950 Land $2,740 Building $19,210
2020$62,710 Land $7,830 Building $54,880

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