Defiance County property record for 902 Columbus Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,750 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $983 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014157003900 |
| Primary APN | B014157003900 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 892 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 892 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,680 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-3135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAK PARK ADD LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4051 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
902 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MAUNEE VALLEY SOUTH CONSORTIUM |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MAUMEE VALLEY SOUTH CONSORTIUM |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185149 |
| Deed Book / Page | 416 / 1777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Document Number | 00461/2222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 461/2222 |
| Instrument | 202300004631 |
| Name | MAUNEE VALLEY SOUTH CONSORTIUM |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Document Number | 000458/801 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 458/801 |
| Instrument | 202300002512 |
| Name | MAUMEE VALLEY SOUTH CONSORTIUM |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Document Number | 416/1777 |
| Book / Page | 416 / 1777 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800005149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $279.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 902 COLUMBUS AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3135 |
| Document Number | 201800005150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800005150 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 902 Columbus Ave was $983.
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 | $983.00 | $25,800 (-) Land $2,600 Building $23,200 | |
| 2024 | $983.00 (+1.24%) | $25,800 (-) Land $2,600 Building $23,200 | $73,720 (+0.01%) Land $7,430 Building $66,290 |
| 2023 | $971.00 (+43.64%) | $25,800 (+59.75%) Land $2,600 Building $23,200 | $73,713 Land $7,428 Building $66,285 |
| 2022 | $676.00 | $16,150 Land $2,570 Building $13,580 | |
| 2020 | $46,140 Land $7,340 Building $38,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 902 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, 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.
Wildfire risk around 902 Columbus Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 212 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 | 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures