Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Defiance
46 pre-1940 homes closed in Defiance in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 21.2% of every sale in town, at a median of $156,175. The comparison that matters is Defiance itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Defiance
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Defiance closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $156,175 | $190,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $112 | $134 |
| Median days on market | 57 | 49 |
| Median year built | 1902 | |
| Closed under 00,000 | 96% | |
| Closed at 00,000 or more | 0% | |
| Active listings today | 22 | median asking $154,950 |
These homes cleared 18% under the Defiance median. That gap is size, age and lot as much as the feature. Send me the address and I will pull the comparables that actually apply.
Where this sits
ZIP codes with these sales: 43512. School districts serving Defiance: Defiance City School District, Paulding Exempted Village School District. All pre-1940 homes across Greater Toledo: Historic Homes Built Before 1940.
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Questions people ask
How much do pre-1940 homes cost in Defiance?
A median of $156,175 across 46 closings between January 1 and September 28, 2026, against $190,000 for all Defiance closings. 96% closed under 00,000 and 0% at 00,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Defiance?
Median 57 days from list to contract, against 49 for the town as a whole. 22 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $154,950.
How is "pre-1940 homes" defined here?
By the MLS record: year built 1940 or earlier. Not by a listing description, so the count is reproducible.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 28, 2026. Aggregates only.