81689 Garrett Dr, Decatur, MI 49045 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 81689 Garrett Dr, Decatur, MI 49045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$69,900 (Nov 2012)
Tax Bill	$1,876 (2020)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80-08-063-017-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80-08-063-017-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,528 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,528 sqft
Basement Area	1,192 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage Area	768 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	81689 GARRETT DR
City	DECATUR
State	MI
Zip	49045-9173
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	474-O17 17-4-14 LOT 17 OAKVIEW ESTATES. SPLIT FROM: 80-08-063-001-06.
Legal Subdivision	OAKVIEW ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	17
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 October 21, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	81689 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 6, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU
Nov 9, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 1996
Deed Book / Page	1576 / 146
Last Transfer Date	Oct 28, 2020
Transfer Doc	001708/897
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Property Address	81689 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81689 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173

Mortgage

Document Number	001723/974
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Book Page	1723/974

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	239 Months
Due	Jul 12, 2041

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2020
Property Address	81689 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173
Document Number	001708/897
Book / Page	1708 / 897
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 89
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8905 ASHTON LN, 8905, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-6428

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81689 GARRETT DR, DECATUR, MI 49045-9173

Mortgage

Document Number	0001708898
Date	Nov 9, 2020
Instrument	1708/898

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

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 Market Value
2022		$153,600
2020	$1,876.00

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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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