81253 Garrett Dr, Decatur, MI 49045 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 81253 Garrett Dr, Decatur, MI 49045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$219,900 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,242 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Transfer Jan 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80-08-063-011-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80-08-063-011-00`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,980 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,932 sqft
Basement Area	1,932 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,932 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	81253 GARRETT DR
City	DECATUR
State	MI
Zip	49045-9173
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	474-O 17-4-14 1075-908 1181-171 LOT 11. OAKVIEW ESTATES. SPLIT FROM: 80-08-063-001-06.
Legal Subdivision	OAKVIEW ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3023
Census Tract	11601

Owner

Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 31, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 4, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jul 9, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1714 / 762
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 22, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc	1181000171
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	May 31, 2022
Property Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Document Number	001738/747
Book / Page	1738 / 747
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 89
Instrument Date	May 16, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Property Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173

Mortgage

Document Number	001731/689
Date	Jan 12, 2022
Book Page	1731/689

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2042

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2021
Property Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Document Number	001714/762
Book / Page	1714 / 762
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 89
Instrument Date	Feb 26, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,892.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81253 GARRETT DR, 81253, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4373 KETTLE MORAINE DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-3136

Mortgage

Document Number	0001714763
Date	Mar 4, 2021
Instrument	1714/763

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2019
Property Address	81253 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Document Number	01686/0371
Book / Page	1686 / 0371
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 89
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,720.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81253 GARRETT DR, 81253, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	501 WOODFIELD CIR APT C, C, PAW PAW, MI 49079-1146

Mortgage

Document Number	0001686372
Date	Jul 9, 2019
Instrument	1686/372

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$180,100 (+8.3%)	$360,200 (+8.3%)
2025	$5,242.00 (+2.62%) Homeowner's exemption	$166,300 (+22.91%)	$332,600 (+22.91%)
2024	$5,108.00 (+31.82%)
2023		$135,300	$270,600
2020	$3,875.00

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

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2017–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2024 · river or lake flooding

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

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 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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