Unique investment opportunity! This charming duplex offers character, versatility, and features rarely found in a multi-unit property. The spacious main unit boasts 2 bedrooms, a cozy fireplace, formal dining room, dedicated office, 1.5 baths, and convenient main-level laundry. Beautiful wood floors and original woodwork add warmth and timeless character throughout. Step outside to enjoy a gorgeous private in-ground pool and inviting front porch—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying your morning coffee. The second unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and basement laundry, providing comfortable additional living space and income potential. Previously owner-occupied, with the 1-bedroom unit rented for $850/month. Whether you're looking to owner-occupy or add a distinctive property to your investment portfolio, this duplex offers a rare combination of charm, functionality, and opportunity. Buyer and buyer agent to verify all info and measurements.
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (7/30)
$155,000
203-205 5th St, Defiance, OH 43512
3beds
2baths
1,698sqft
Duplex
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable additional living spaceDedicated officeConvenient main-level laundryBeautiful wood floorsOriginal woodworkGorgeous private in-ground poolInviting front porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tisha Kay Rau Tingle 419-576-9645,
The Danberry Co.,
Carissa Kost 419-866-8888,
The Danberry Co.
Source: NORIS,MLS#: 10014038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Accessible Utilities or Laundry, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,698 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: On Street, Alley Access, Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Side Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Diving Board, Fenced, In Ground
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X132
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: B011029003200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Block, Other
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: C Miller Addn. Block B
Location
- Region: Defiance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: None
- Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Internet, Satellite TV
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,085/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000$91/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Contingent | $155,000$91/sqft |
Source: NORIS #10010089 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $155,000-8.8%$91/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900$100/sqft |
Source: NORIS #10010089 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 43512
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Defiance
- Middle: Defiance
- High: Defiance
Source: NORIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




