For sale

Price cut: $5K (6/16)

$145,000

505 Ralston Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

4beds

1,586sqft

$1,018/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

8,712 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$91/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Historic charmSpacious roomsCorner lot

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 ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. Enjoy the blend of historic charm, spacious rooms, and a peaceful setting. NEW ROOF JULY 2026, NEW SIDING ON BACK OF HOME, NEW FRESHLY PAINTED FRONT PORCH! Schedule your showing today!

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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,Sump Pump
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,FHA
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,512/mo

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	--	--