Welcome to a true staple of Defiance — this well maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom brick ranch offers timeless charm and unbeatable location all in one package. Nestled on a desirable wooded lot in town, this home offers privacy, tranquility, and curb appeal that’s second to none.The finished basement provides even more flexible space. You will love the attached garage plus a detached garage with basement, offering plenty of room for storage, projects, or extra vehicles. Homes like this rarely come available — especially ones with such a strong presence in the community.
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
228 Riverdale Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
3beds
2,508sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
2.32 Acres Lot
$362,400 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$1,898 Estimated rent
Home value
$362,400
$304,000 - $413,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Joost 419-438-0790,
RE/MAX Realty of Defiance
Bought with:
Kristine Lynne Robertson, 2024001307
Sam Switzer Realty LLC
Source: NORIS,MLS#: 6130112
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Den
- Features: Bay Window
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Bay Window, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 8
Living room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22 x 23
Sun room
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Water Heater, Electric Range Connection, Refrigerator
Features
- Dry Bar, Primary Bathroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Living Room, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,508
- Total interior livable area: 2,508 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Storage
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 157x389 178x225
- Features: Ravine, Wooded
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: I020141001500, I020141001400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Sanitary Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Riverdale Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Defiance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,250
- Annual tax amount: $3,514
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/4/2025 | Sold | $440,000-4.3%$175/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $459,900$183/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Contingent | $459,900$183/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $459,900$183/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,514 -0.9% | $103,340 |
| 2023 | $3,548 +13.2% | $103,340 +23.7% |
| 2022 | $3,134 -0.3% | $83,530 |
| 2021 | $3,145 -0.8% | $83,530 |
| 2020 | $3,170 +7.6% | $83,530 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $2,945 +1.4% | $76,690 |
| 2018 | $2,904 | $76,690 0% |
| 2017 | -- | $76,695 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $1,221 | $68,992 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,221 | $67,995 |
| 2014 | $1,221 | $67,995 |
| 2013 | $1,221 | $67,995 |
| 2012 | $1,221 | $67,995 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,995 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 43512
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Defiance Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10Defiance Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Defiance High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: 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.
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