Van Buren County property record for 409 School St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-040-118-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-040-118-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,202 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 198 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 409 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 554 18-4-14 574-627 666-329 * LOTS 3,4 & 5 BLOCK 9 ORIGINAL PLAT OF DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL OF DECATUR |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
409 School St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 SCHOOL ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-1037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 409 School St was $13 with a homeowner's exemption, up 333.3% 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 | $47,400 (-6.88%) | $94,800 (-6.88%) | |
| 2025 | $13.00 (+333.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,900 | $101,800 |
| 2024 | $3.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,800 | $101,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 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 409 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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