Van Buren County property record for 81481 Garrett Dr, Decatur, MI 49045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,369 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,744 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-08-063-013-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-08-063-013-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,369 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,214 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 828 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 81481 GARRETT DR |
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| City | DECATUR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49045-9173 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 474-O13 17-4-14 946-958 1468-873 1513-795 * LOT 13. OAKVIEW ESTATES. . SPLIT FROM 80-08-063-001-04. |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| 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 | 81481 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1513 / 795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 81481 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001718/901 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1718/901 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $176,600 (+7.1%) | $353,200 (+7.1%) | |
| 2025 | $3,744.00 (+2.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $164,900 (+22.88%) | $329,800 (+22.88%) |
| 2024 | $3,646.00 (+22.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $134,200 | $268,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,987.00 |
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 |
| 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.
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.
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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