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217 Van Buren St
C- Composite 51.62
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

217 Van Buren St · Defiance, OH 43512
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,436 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 36 Days on market
Built 1900 8,712 sqft lot $76/sqft · 17% below area Est $131k · 17% under

🖨 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

Tags

SHADE TREESDECKUPDATES IN THE PAST

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

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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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.
Recommended offer $99,021 (9.2% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  2. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

5-year hold
IRR
-13.9%
Equity multiple
0.50×
Total profit
$-15,252
Equity at exit
$16,252
10-year hold
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
3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

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

Break-even rent $942
Max offer price $109,000
Occupancy floor 91%

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
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Listing history 43 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $109,000 Active 36 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $109,000 Active 35 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $109,000 Active 34 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $109,000 Active 33 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $109,000 Active 31 DOM
  6. 2026-06-12
    days on market $109,000 Active 30 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $109,000 Active 27 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $109,000 Active 26 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $109,000 Active 25 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $109,000 Active 24 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $109,000 Active 21 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $109,000 Active 20 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $109,000 Active 19 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $109,000 Active 18 DOM
  15. 2026-05-11
    listed $109,000 Active 185-char remark
  16. 2025-10-14
    price $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!

  17. 2022-06-10
    status Pending
    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!

  18. 2022-06-10
    historical
    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!

  19. 2022-06-10
    soldstatus $108,000 Closed
    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!

  20. 2022-06-10
    soldstatus $108,000
    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!

  21. 2022-05-20
    price $108,000
    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!

  22. 2022-04-03
    historical 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!

  23. 2022-03-31
    status Active
    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!

  24. 2022-02-10
    historical 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!

  25. 2022-02-05
    status Active
    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!

  26. 2022-01-28
    historical 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!

  27. 2022-01-21
    price $104,500
    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!

  28. 2022-01-21
    status Active
    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!

  29. 2021-11-24
    historical 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!

  30. 2021-11-07
    price $99,999
    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!

  31. 2021-11-07
    price $99,900
    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!

  32. 2021-11-01
    price $109,900
    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!

  33. 2021-10-18
    status Active
    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!

  34. 2021-10-03
    historical 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!

  35. 2021-09-29
    listed $119,900 Active
    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!

  36. 2021-08-18
    soldstatus $47,000
  37. 2015-03-20
    soldstatus $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!

  38. 2015-03-19
    price $27,500 348-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!

  39. 2014-12-24
    listed $27,500 348-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!

  40. 2005-06-21
    soldstatus $76,500
  41. 2005-06-20
    soldstatus $76,500
  42. 2005-06-17
    price $76,500
  43. 2005-01-31
    listed $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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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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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
combined federal + state — saved on this device
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

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime B+ Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings A-

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
23.2% rent · 76.8% 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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -67.33%
Current HPI
210.2352
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.98%
F500 in state
48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+50.3% since first listed
29 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%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,531 · +1.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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