Van Buren County property record for 47 1/2 St, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (471,755 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $521 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-10-024-014-01 |
| Primary APN | 80-10-024-014-01 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 471,755 sqft (10.8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 47 1/2 ST |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | 217-A 24-4-15 1446-179 * BEG AT W 1/4 POST OF SEC, TH N 0 DEG 43'18"W ALG W SEC L 695.04 FT, TH E 1319.96 FT TO W 1/8 L, TH S |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
47 1/2 St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2005.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47044 86TH AVE, DECATUR, MI 49045-8840 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 1446/0179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 1/2 St was $521, up 8.8% 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 | Hamilton Township |
| Unified School District | Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,600 (+6.93%) | $77,200 (+6.93%) | |
| 2025 | $521.00 (+8.77%) | $36,100 | $72,200 |
| 2024 | $479.00 | ||
| 2023 | $27,500 | $55,000 | |
| 2020 | $404.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 1/2 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 | 4 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 47 1/2 St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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