Defiance County property record for 920 4th St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,726 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Apr 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B012094000300 |
| Primary APN | B012094000300 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 920 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2090 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOLGATES 1ST ADD BLOCK 2 LOT 7 PT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLGATES 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
Source: Defiance County records · APN B012094000300
Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 634 HOLGATE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2038 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 07, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 07, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 01, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 07, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 292/2382 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 920 4TH ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2090 |
| Document Number | 0000001434 |
| Book / Page | 480 / 2705 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 50 PENNY CT, FREMONT, IN 46737-8219 |
| Document Number | 0000001434, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 480/2705 |
| Instrument | 20261434 |
| Name | SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 920 4TH ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2090 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 411/1926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 411/1926 |
| Instrument | 201800001784 |
| Name | THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHERWOOD, OH 43556 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 920 4TH ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2090 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 406/1350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Book Page | 406/1350 |
| Instrument | 201700003726 |
| Name | THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHERWOOD, OH 43556 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified May 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,234.00 (+1.18%) | $57,180 (-) Land $3,520 Building $53,660 | |
| 2023 | $2,208.00 (+25.03%) | $57,180 (+39.09%) Land $3,520 Building $53,660 | $163,371 (+39.1%) Land $10,057 Building $153,314 |
| 2022 | $1,766.00 | $41,110 Land $3,520 Building $37,590 | |
| 2020 | $117,450 Land $10,050 Building $107,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 8, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1978–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Holgate Avenue Historic District listed 1990 · 31 contributing resources · NRIS 90001497 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Defiance Holdings Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 265 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE CITY serves 16,494 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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