Van Buren County property record for 317 School St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,270 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-040-490-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-040-490-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,135 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 280 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 317 SCHOOL ST |
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| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 881 19-4-14 668-199 805-467 1080-230 * LOT 21 EX BEG ON E L LOT 21 AT PT 10' N OF S L LOT 21, TH S ON E L SD LOT 10' TO S L |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL OF DECATUR |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,21 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
317 School St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 1996.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1080 / 230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 317 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1036 |
| Document Number | 001751/981 |
| Book / Page | 1751 / 981 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 PAW PAW ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1249 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 School St was $1,018 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% 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 | $54,100 (-3.39%) | $108,200 (-3.39%) | |
| 2025 | $1,018.00 (+3.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,000 | $112,000 |
| 2024 | $986.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,900 | $105,800 | |
| 2020 | $807.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 317 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 317 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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