Van Buren County property record for 313 School St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-040-492-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-040-492-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 811 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 56,192 sqft (1.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 377 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 313 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 882 19-4-14 786-111 784-687 1118-127 1127-164 1185-581 1421-604 1426-869 1449-649 LOTS 22 & 23 BLOCK P ORIGINAL PLAT OF |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF DECATUR |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-23 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
313 School St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1449 / 649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1405000604 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 313 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1665/0965 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1665/0965 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 313 School St was $1,661 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% 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 | $78,000 (-3.94%) | $156,000 (-3.94%) | |
| 2025 | $1,661.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,200 | $162,400 |
| 2024 | $1,614.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,300 | $158,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,320.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 313 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 313 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 91 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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