Van Buren County property record for 211 School St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-040-497-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-040-497-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 135 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 211 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 887 19-4-14 638-698 1143-927 1363-878 1440-86 * S 1/2 OF LOT 28. BLOCK P ORIGINAL PLAT OF DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF DECATUR |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
211 School St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1440 / 86 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 211 School St was $1,112 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $55,500 (+2.21%) | $111,000 (+2.21%) | |
| 2025 | $1,112.00 (+3.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,300 | $108,600 |
| 2024 | $1,075.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,300 | $96,600 | |
| 2020 | $881.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 211 School 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 211 School 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 283 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 |
May also be available: Bloomingdale Communications.
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