Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Defiance
54 pre-1940 homes closed in Defiance in 2026 through November 9, 2026, 21.4% of every sale in town, at a median of $149,950. 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 | $149,950 | $190,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $112 | $134 |
| Median days on market | 63 | 57 |
| Median year built | 1906 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 98% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 0% | |
| Active listings today | 13 | median asking $189,000 |
These homes cleared 21% 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, Northeastern Local 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 $149,950 across 54 closings between January 1 and November 9, 2026, against $190,000 for all Defiance closings. 98% closed under $300,000 and 0% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Defiance?
Median 63 days from list to contract, against 57 for the town as a whole. 13 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $189,000.
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 November 9, 2026. Aggregates only.