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$148,242$101 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $180,000 on Nov 30, 2021

209 PROSPECT ST

DECATUR, MI 49045
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,465 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$148K
$97K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Nov 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,139 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$63,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Davis Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Decatur Jr Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Decatur Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49045These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,819
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,814
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,704
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

209 Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Decatur 49045
  • Older than 79% of homes in Van Buren County

What homes are worth in Decatur 49045

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$34K$541K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Decatur 49045.

How it measures up in Decatur 49045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 49045.

Estimated value$148,242
CheaperTypical $139,873Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,465 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 209 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 49045Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,24253% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10148% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,465 ft²56% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac19% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194029% of homes21% of homes

About 209 Prospect St

How much is 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI is $148,242 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $97,062 to $199,422. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI last sell?

209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI last sold on Nov 30, 2021 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI?

209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,465 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI built?

209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI?

209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI is assigned to Davis Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Decatur Jr Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Decatur Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI compare to other homes in Decatur 49045?

Among the 2,506 homes in Decatur 49045, it is worth more than 53% of them ($148,242 against a typical $139,873), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($101 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,465 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1940 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 28% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Prospect St, Decatur, MI was $2,139. The county assessed it at $63,800.

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