Van Buren County property record for 81002 M 51, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,313 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-08-017-053-10 |
| Primary APN | 80-08-017-053-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 81002 M 51 |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-9166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | COMMERCIAL |
| Legal Description | 224-B4A 17-4-14 1321-421 N 110' OF E 330' OF SE1/4 NW1/4 OF SEC. |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
81002 M 51 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2000.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81002 M 51, DECATUR, MI 49045-9166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1321 / 421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81002 M 51 was $1,313 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% 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 |
| Unified School District | Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,200 (+9.2%) | $142,400 (+9.2%) | |
| 2025 | $1,313.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,200 | $130,400 |
| 2024 | $1,271.00 | ||
| 2023 | $46,100 | $92,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,037.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81002 M 51 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 81002 M 51 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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