Van Buren County property record for 118 Eli St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,442 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-040-104-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-040-104-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 118 ELI ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 542 20-4-14 763-365 897-821 * E 1/2 OF LOT 10. ALSO LOT 11 BLOCK 8 ORIGINAL PLAT OF DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL OF DECATUR |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
118 Eli St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1131, PORTAGE, MI 49081-1131 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1729 / 898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001729/897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 118 ELI ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1004 |
| Document Number | 001729/897 |
| Book / Page | 1729 / 897 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29028 28TH AVE, 29028, GOBLES, MI 49055-9611 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 ELI ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1004 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 118 ELI ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1004 |
| Document Number | 001729/898 |
| Book / Page | 1729 / 898 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $129.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 ELI ST, 118, DECATUR, MI 49045-1004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 ELI ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1004 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Eli St was $2,650, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| 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 | $53,100 (-2.39%) | $106,200 (-2.39%) | |
| 2025 | $2,650.00 (+2.99%) | $54,400 | $108,800 |
| 2024 | $2,573.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,400 | $102,800 | |
| 2020 | $792.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Eli St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 118 Eli St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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