72040 44 1/2 St, Decatur, MI 49045 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 72040 44 1/2 St, Decatur, MI 49045

Property Summary

Property Type	General Agricultural/Rural
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,311 sqft
Lot Size	37 acres (1,611,720 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,538 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Nov 2025 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80-08-006-003-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80-08-006-003-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,311 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,431 sqft
Basement Area	1,431 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,431 sqft

Exterior

Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	1,611,720 sqft (37 acres)
Lot Depth	3 ft Depth

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	72040 44 1/2 ST
City	DECATUR
State	MI
Zip	49045-9160
Property Category	Agriculture or Farming
Property Type	Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural
Legal Description	68 6-4-14 899-374 1465-12 * NW FR 1/4 OF NE FR 1/4 OF SEC.
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	11601

Owner

72040 44 1/2 St, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2018.

Source: Van Buren County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	75040 44 1/2 ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-9160
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 8, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 13, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 19, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Mar 12, 2018
Transfer Doc	1665/0156
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Jan 8, 2026
Property Address	72040 44 1/2 ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-9160
Document Number	001787/967
Book / Page	1787 / 967
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	75040 44 1 2 STREET, DECATUR, MI 49045

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	75040 44 1 2 STREET, DECATUR, MI 49045

November 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Nov 13, 2025
Property Address	72040 44 1/2 ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-9160
Document Number	0001786/77
Book / Page	1786 / 77
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 3, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	44532 72ND AVE, DECATUR, MI 49045-9161

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	75060 44 1 2 STREET, DECATUR, MI 49045

March 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2018
Property Address	72040 44 1/2 ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-9160
Document Number	1665/0156
Book / Page	1665 / 0156
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	72040 44 1/2 ST, DECATUR, MI 49045-9160

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 72040 44 1/2 St was $2,538 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.2% from the year before.

Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Van Buren County
County Subdivision	Decatur Township
Unified School District	Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$145,300 (+5.06%)	$290,600 (+5.06%)
2025	$2,538.00 (+6.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$138,300	$276,600
2024	$2,389.00
2023		$107,000	$214,000
2020	$2,019.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 72040 44 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	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

Wildfire risk around 72040 44 1/2 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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