Charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath home on a corner lot in a quiet Defiance neighborhood. This 1915 home offers over 1,500 square feet of living space filled with character and potential. Conveniently located near Defiance College, Diehl Park, and Defiance ProMedica. Enjoy the blend of historic charm, spacious rooms, and a peaceful setting. NEW ROOF COMING JULY 2026 by BUCKEYE ROOFING. Siding on the back of the home will be replaced as well. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/16)
$145,000
505 Ralston Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
4beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful settingSpacious roomsCorner lot
- 17 days |
- 869 |
- 31 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathryn Groff 773-426-6977,
Sam Switzer Realty LLC
Source: NORIS,MLS#: 10008539
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,586
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 69X127
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: B013121002900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Sanitary Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Defiance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,160
- Annual tax amount: $1,106
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$91/sqft |
Source: NORIS #10008539 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $150,000+200%$95/sqft |
Source: NORIS #10008539 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2001 | Sold | $50,000$32/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,106 -0.3% | $29,460 |
| 2023 | $1,109 +28.1% | $29,460 +42.5% |
| 2022 | $866 -0.3% | $20,670 |
| 2021 | $869 -0.8% | $20,670 |
| 2020 | $876 +1.4% | $20,670 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $863 +1.4% | $19,930 |
| 2018 | $851 | $19,930 +0% |
| 2017 | -- | $19,926 +20.5% |
| 2016 | $341 | $16,538 |
| 2015 | $341 | $16,538 |
| 2014 | $341 | $16,538 |
| 2013 | $341 | $16,538 |
| 2012 | $341 | $16,538 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,538 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 43512
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Defiance Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Defiance Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Defiance High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Defiance
- Middle: Defiance
- High: Defiance
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