Van Buren County property record for 540 Cherry Ln, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,237 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-43-080-003-02 |
| Primary APN | 80-43-080-003-02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,782 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 253 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 540 CHERRY LN |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1051-C27 18-4-14 618-876 LOTS 26-27 & 28. EX BEG AT MOST SLY COR OF SD LOT 26, TH N 58 DEG-24'-29" W 138.75', TH N 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEVIEW PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CHERRY LN, DECATUR, MI 49045-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 001775/447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $122,200 (+3.74%) | $244,400 (+3.74%) | |
| 2025 | $2,237.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,800 (+48.74%) | $235,600 (+48.74%) |
| 2024 | $2,173.00 (+22.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,200 | $158,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,780.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 64 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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