Van Buren County property record for 118 E Bronson St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-040-171-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-040-171-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 118 E BRONSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 596-A 20-4-14 * WLY 1/2 OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 ORIGINAL PLAT OF DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF DECATUR |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 E BRONSON ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20233440543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1759 / 202 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1610/0029 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 118 E BRONSON ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1236 |
| Document Number | 001759/202 |
| Book / Page | 1759 / 202 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14420 HELMER RD S # S113, S113, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015-8706 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1182 |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur Village |
| Unified School District | Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,700 (+1.75%) | $139,400 (+1.75%) | |
| 2025 | $1,666.00 (-25.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,500 (+11.75%) | $137,000 (+11.75%) |
| 2024 | $2,236.00 (+106.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $61,300 | $122,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,084.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DECATUR serves 1,838 people · EPA ID MI0001750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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