217 Van Buren St · Defiance, OH
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $713 – $1,323
Heat risk 3/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 101°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 17 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +15.2/30.0
- ARV discount +14.9/15.0
- DSCR +4.7/10.0
- Schools +4.2/10.0
- 1% rule +4.1/10.0
- Livability +3.6/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$109,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Potential! Potential! What a nice deal for this 3-bedroom home on a fairly quiet street on the north side of Defiance. Close to downtown... nice lot with alley access (perfect for building a garage), kitchen with breakfast nook, large living or dining room, large bathroom, enclosed porch... not a bad start! Bring your ideas then make an offer!
Key facts
- Shade trees
- Deck
- Updates in the past
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Property features AI
Exterior
- Parking: 2 parking spaces; Gravel parking
- Security: Smoke detectors
- Utilities: Public water; Sanitary sewer; 200+ amp electric service; Cable connected; Electricity connected; Fiber available; WiFi and internet available
- Home design: Single-family residence, house; One story
- Construction: Vinyl siding; Shingle roof; Crawl space foundation; Assessor-listed year built
- Exterior features: Deck; Shed(s); Corner lot; Alley and city street frontage; Gravel and paved road surfaces
Interior
- Kitchen: Kitchen on main level (10x8); Appliances: Other
- Bedrooms: Three main-level bedrooms (one 15x10, two 12x12)
- Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
- Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
- Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Central air conditioning
- Interior features: Ceiling fans; Window screens; Storm doors; 7 total rooms
- Laundry & utility: Main-level laundry (8x5)
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $109k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $38 ($452/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $99k (9.2% below list).
- Recommended offer: $99k (9.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 6.7% vs local median 2.5% in Defiance — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 71/100 on livability (#448 in OH) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: employment D, amenities F, commute F.
- Defiance City (town): math 48% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #449 of 656 in OH (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Zoned schools: Defiance Elementary School (math 58% / reading 50%, grade C, #829 of 1,584 statewide, top 53%, 1,044 students, 65% FRL); Defiance Middle School (math 42% / reading 49%, grade D+, #467 of 654 statewide, top 72%, 586 students, 54% FRL); Defiance High School (math 37% / reading 57%, grade D-, #435 of 781 statewide, top 59%, 709 students, 45% FRL).
- Market conditions: 135 active listings in the ZIP; 41 units permitted in Defiance County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent is only 16% of the median local income ($72k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $754 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Defiance County population projected at -16% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 36 days — a 3% lower offer ($106k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 8 sale attempts since 21y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 36 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.91% ✗
- Cap rate
- 6.71%
- Cash-on-cash
- 1.48%
- DSCR
- 1.07
- GRM
- 9.2
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $130,617
- List price
- $109,000
- Delta
- -16.55%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Ruth Ann Dr | 0.16mi | 3/1.5 | 1,479 (+3%) | 8mo | $192,000 | $130 | 79 |
| 533 Jadine Dr | 0.43mi | 3/2.0 | 1,426 (-1%) | 1mo | $189,000 | $133 | 78 |
| 110 Westfield Ave | 0.28mi | 3/1.5 | 1,396 (-3%) | 8mo | $177,000 | $127 | 73 |
| 1024 W High St | 0.51mi | 3/1.5 | 1,434 (-0%) | 8mo | $210,000 | $146 | 68 |
| 745 Kentner St | 0.63mi | 3/2.0 | 1,462 (+2%) | 2mo | $145,000 | $99 | 66 |
| 588 Fugate Dr | 0.64mi | 3/2.0 | 1,433 (-0%) | 6mo | $245,000 | $171 | 64 |
| 622 Nicholas St | 0.31mi | 3/1.0 | 1,326 (-8%) | 6mo | $63,000 | $48 | 64 |
| 851 Anthony Wayne Blvd | 0.69mi | 3/2.0 | 1,364 (-5%) | 1mo | $252,000 | $185 | 59 |
| 525 Nicholas St | 0.26mi | 4/1.0 (+1) | 1,560 (+9%) | 8mo | $139,900 | $90 | 58 |
| 668 Jefferson Ave | 0.71mi | 4/1.0 (+1) | 1,436 (0%) | 8mo | $120,000 | $84 | 52 |
| 16 College Pl | 0.51mi | 2/1.5 (-1) | 1,242 (-14%) | 7mo | $102,500 | $83 | 41 |
| 708 Stratton Ave | 0.68mi | 3/1.0 | 1,244 (-13%) | 6mo | $80,000 | $64 | 37 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -13.9%
- Equity multiple
- 0.50×
- Total profit
- $-15,252
- Equity at exit
- $16,252
- IRR
- -5.1%
- Equity multiple
- 0.67×
- Total profit
- $-10,151
- Equity at exit
- $9,424
Cash invested: $30,520 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 73 Landlord-Friendly
- State Ohio
- 73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 43512
- Home prices YoY
- -24.3%
- Active inventory
- 135
- Price-to-rent
- 9.2×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $990 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$572
- Tax from tax record
- −$128 /mo · $1,531/yr
- Insurance
- −$45
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$208
- Net cashflow
- $38
Break-even live
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $27,250
- Closing costs
- $3,270
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Listing history 43 events
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2026-06-18days on market $109,000 Active 36 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $109,000 Active 35 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $109,000 Active 34 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $109,000 Active 33 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $109,000 Active 31 DOM
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2026-06-12days on market $109,000 Active 30 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $109,000 Active 27 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $109,000 Active 26 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $109,000 Active 25 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $109,000 Active 24 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $109,000 Active 21 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $109,000 Active 20 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $109,000 Active 19 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $109,000 Active 18 DOM
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2026-05-11$109,000 Active 185-char remark
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2025-10-14price $22,000 348-char remark
Show marketing remark (348 chars)
Potential! Potential! What a nice deal for this 3-bedroom home on a fairly quiet street on the north side of Defiance. Close to downtown... nice lot with alley access (perfect for building a garage), kitchen with breakfast nook, large living or dining room, large bathroom, enclosed porch... not a bad start! Bring your ideas then make an offer!
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2022-06-10status Pending
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-06-10historical
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-06-10soldstatus $108,000 Closed
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-06-10soldstatus $108,000
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-05-20price $108,000
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-04-03historical Contingent
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-03-31status Active
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-02-10historical Contingent
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-02-05status Active
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-01-28historical Contingent
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-01-21price $104,500
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2022-01-21status Active
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-11-24historical Contingent
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-11-07price $99,999
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-11-07price $99,900
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-11-01price $109,900
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-10-18status Active
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-10-03historical Contingent
Show marketing remark (576 chars)
Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-09-29$119,900 Active
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Move right in to this newly updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood! Everything has been done and updated and this house is just waiting on a new owner to call it home! Lots of new kitchen cabinets with lots of counter space opening to the newly carpeted dining room or family room. New Roof, Windows and Siding in 2021 New Furnace and Hot water heater in 2021. Closed in front porch is a great space to sit and have your morning coffee or the back deck for entertaining! Comes with a Home Warranty! Schedule your showing today! This house won't last long!
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2021-08-18soldstatus $47,000
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2015-03-20soldstatus $22,000 348-char remark
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Potential! Potential! What a nice deal for this 3-bedroom home on a fairly quiet street on the north side of Defiance. Close to downtown... nice lot with alley access (perfect for building a garage), kitchen with breakfast nook, large living or dining room, large bathroom, enclosed porch... not a bad start! Bring your ideas then make an offer!
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2015-03-19price $27,500 348-char remark
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Potential! Potential! What a nice deal for this 3-bedroom home on a fairly quiet street on the north side of Defiance. Close to downtown... nice lot with alley access (perfect for building a garage), kitchen with breakfast nook, large living or dining room, large bathroom, enclosed porch... not a bad start! Bring your ideas then make an offer!
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2014-12-24$27,500 348-char remark
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Potential! Potential! What a nice deal for this 3-bedroom home on a fairly quiet street on the north side of Defiance. Close to downtown... nice lot with alley access (perfect for building a garage), kitchen with breakfast nook, large living or dining room, large bathroom, enclosed porch... not a bad start! Bring your ideas then make an offer!
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2005-06-21soldstatus $76,500
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2005-06-20soldstatus $76,500
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2005-06-17price $76,500
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2005-01-31$72,500
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast OH · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $1,531 · $128/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,615 · $135/mo
- Expected delta
- +$85/yr (+$7/mo · 5.5%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $11,883
- − Mortgage interest
- −$6,106
- − Property taxes
- −$1,531
- − Insurance
- −$545
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$951
- − Management
- −$951
- − Depreciation
- −$3,171
- Taxable loss
- −$1,371
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$329
- After-tax cash flow
- $781/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Defiance City
- NCES district ID
- 3904386
- Math proficiency
- 48% ▼ -10.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 51% ▼ -9.00%
- Median HH income
- $44,700
- Composite
- 41.86/100
- National rank
- #3375
- State rank
- #449 of 656 in OH
Livability — Defiance
- Score
- 71/100
- State rank
- #448
- US rank
- #7316
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Defiance, OH
- County
- Defiance · 37,898 people
- City population
- 27,894
- Population (ZIP)
- 27,894
- Household income
- $72,082
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 7.6
Population outlook (Defiance County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 37,051 people
- By 2030
- 36,013 · -2.8%
- By 2040
- 33,583 · -9.4%
- By 2050
- 31,309 · -15.5%
- By 2075
- 26,980 · -27.2%
- By 2100
- 23,416 · -36.8%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (83%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 83% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 7% Black 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 10% Puerto Rican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 1% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 95% English-only · Spanish 4%
Political lean MEDSL · Defiance
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+39.9) · D 29.6% · R 69.5%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -29.4pp toward R · 2008: -10.5pp · 2024: -39.9pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+39.9 2020: R+36.4 2016: R+34.8 2012: R+14.1 2008: R+10.5
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -67.33%
- Current HPI
- 210.2352
- Rent YoY
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- Metro
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- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.98%
- F500 in state
- 48
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | 3 | $145B |
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| Industrial Machinery | 3 | $49B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $24B |
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| Consumer Goods | 2 | $93B |
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| Aerospace / Defense | 2 | $47B |
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| Utilities | 2 | $33B |
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Price history
+50.3% since first listed29 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-11 Listed $109,000 NORIS
- 2025-10-14 Price Changed $22,000 NORIS
- 2022-06-10 Pending — NORIS
- 2022-06-10 Listing Removed — NORIS
- 2022-06-10 Sold (Public Records) $108,000 Public Records
- 2022-06-10 Sold (MLS) $108,000 NORIS
- 2022-05-20 Price Changed $108,000 NORIS
- 2022-04-03 Contingent — NORIS
- 2022-03-31 Relisted — NORIS
- 2022-02-10 Contingent — NORIS
- 2022-02-05 Relisted — NORIS
- 2022-01-28 Contingent — NORIS
- 2022-01-21 Price Changed $104,500 NORIS
- 2022-01-21 Relisted — NORIS
- 2021-11-24 Contingent — NORIS
- 2021-11-07 Price Changed $99,999 NORIS
- 2021-11-07 Price Changed $99,900 NORIS
- 2021-11-01 Price Changed $109,900 NORIS
- 2021-10-18 Relisted — NORIS
- 2021-10-03 Contingent — NORIS
- 2021-09-29 Listed $119,900 NORIS
- 2021-08-18 Sold (Public Records) $47,000 Public Records
- 2015-03-20 Sold (MLS) $22,000 NORIS
- 2015-03-19 Price Changed $27,500 NORIS
- 2014-12-24 Listed $27,500 NORIS
- 2005-06-21 Sold (MLS) $76,500 NORIS
- 2005-06-20 Sold (Public Records) $76,500 Public Records
- 2005-06-17 Price Changed $76,500 NORIS
- 2005-01-31 Listed $72,500 NORIS
Property tax history
+9.9%/yrLatest (2025): $1,531 · +1.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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