Van Buren County property record for 45548 Northwest Ct, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,327 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 80-08-060-012-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-08-060-012-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 45548 NORTHWEST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-9102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 474-A28 19-4-14 LOTS 28 & 29 LAKE OF WOODS PENINSULA. |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE OF THE WOODS PENINSULA |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-29 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
45548 Northwest Ct is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1420 N INDIANA ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 1648/0176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 45548 NORTHWEST CT, DECATUR, MI 49045-9102 |
| Document Number | 1648/0176 |
| Book / Page | 1648 / 0176 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45548 NORTHWEST CT, 45548, DECATUR, MI 49045-9102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 N INDIANA ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1604 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 45548 Northwest Ct was $4,327, up 2.8% 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 |
| Unified School District | Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $210,500 (+21.96%) | $421,000 (+21.96%) | |
| 2025 | $4,327.00 (+2.8%) | $172,600 | $345,200 |
| 2024 | $4,209.00 | ||
| 2023 | $115,200 | $230,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,487.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45548 Northwest Ct in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 753.5 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
The area around 45548 Northwest Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 58 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 |
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