For sale

Price cut: $10K (7/21)

$250,000

305 W 1st St, Defiance, OH 43512

4beds

2,497sqft

$1,654/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1939

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$244,400 Zestimate^®

$100/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Step into the charm of this historic two-story brick home, ideally situated near the Defiance Public Library and just a pleasant stroll to all that downtown Defiance has to offer. With 4 generous bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this residence combines timeless craftsmanship with practical modern living. Bright living area, dining space for gatherings, and a spacious attached 2-car garage. This solid, well-built home has been lovingly maintained, showcasing the warmth and character that make historic brick houses so desirable. Come take a look!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 9 x 12

Other

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Dining room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Family room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 14

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 25

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Water Heater, Refrigerator

Features

Primary Bathroom
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,497
Total interior livable area: 2,497 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, Driveway
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 7,260

Details

Parcel number: B011001002600

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1939

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Sanitary Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Defiance

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $100/sqft
Tax assessed value: $155,630
Annual tax amount: $1,677
Date on market: 10/18/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$244,400

$232,000 - $257,000

$2,247/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/21/2026	Price change	$250,000-3.8%$100/sqft
Source: NORIS #6136920 Report a problem
11/20/2025	Price change	$260,000-3.7%$104/sqft
Source: NORIS #6136920 Report a problem
10/18/2025	Listed for sale	$270,000+203.4%$108/sqft
Source: NORIS #6136920 Report a problem
4/30/1999	Sold	$89,000$36/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,677 -1.7%	$54,470
2023	$1,706 +50.6%	$54,470 +52.2%
2022	$1,133 -2.8%	$35,790
2021	$1,165 +1.7%	$35,790
2020	$1,146 -3.6%	$35,790 -1.1%
2019	$1,189 +1.4%	$36,190
2018	$1,172	$36,190 +0%
2017	--	$36,186 +19.6%
2016	$442	$30,257 +0.2%
2015	$442	$30,194
2014	$442	$30,194
2013	$442	$30,194 0%
2012	$442	$30,195
2011	--	$30,195
2010	--	--
2009	--	--