Defiance County property record for 940 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B011038002800 |
| Primary APN | B011038002800 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 52 sqft |
| Basement Area | 772 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 940 WAYNE AVE |
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| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH DEFIANCE ADD LOT 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH DEFIANCE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, APN B011038002800, as of January 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PREMIER BANK |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER BANK |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Nov 01, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 01, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 01, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 728 |
| Deed Book / Page | 416 / 0199 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Document Number | 000451/577 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 451/577 |
| Instrument | 202200003807 |
| Name | PREMIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 429/1681 |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 429/1681 |
| Instrument | 202000003016 |
| Name | PREMIER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 422/2171 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 422/2171 |
| Instrument | 201900003815 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Property Address | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Document Number | 416/0199 |
| Book / Page | 416 / 0199 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800004767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $296.00 |
| 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 | 940 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2829 |
| Document Number | 201800004768 |
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| Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800004768 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2048 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll as of 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 | $2,086.00 | $53,380 (-) Land $3,910 Building $49,470 | |
| 2024 | $2,086.00 (+1.16%) | $53,380 (-) Land $3,910 Building $49,470 | |
| 2023 | $2,062.00 (+23.92%) | $53,380 (+44.62%) Land $3,910 Building $49,470 | $152,513 (+44.64%) Land $11,171 Building $141,342 |
| 2022 | $1,664.00 | $36,910 Land $3,910 Building $33,000 | |
| 2020 | $105,440 Land $11,160 Building $94,280 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Defiance County (39039C), as of March 8, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390399587001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 43 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 549 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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: Ridgeville Telephone Company.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system OH2000111, 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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