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$370,246$257 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $168,000 on Oct 14, 2016

78142 40TH ST

DECATUR, MI 49045
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
4.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$370K
$344K low$397K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$168,000 · Oct 14, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,912 (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.$190,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$380,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.98
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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

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

E
Davis Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi
M
Decatur Jr Sr High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.7 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

78142 40th 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 more than 89% of homes in Decatur 49045
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Decatur 49045
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Decatur 49045

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
$45K$626K

This home is worth more than 89% 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$370,246
CheaperTypical $169,096Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size4.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 78142 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 49045Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$370,24689% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25790% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²54% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.98 ac80% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than197255% of homes42% of homes

About 78142 40th St

How much is 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI is $370,246 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $343,555 to $396,937. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI last sell?

78142 40th St, Decatur, MI last sold on Oct 14, 2016 for $168,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI?

78142 40th St, Decatur, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 4.98-acre lot.

When was 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI built?

78142 40th St, Decatur, MI was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI?

78142 40th St, Decatur, MI is assigned to Davis Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Decatur Jr Sr High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Decatur Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI compare to other homes in Decatur 49045?

Among the 2,559 homes in Decatur 49045, it is worth more than 89% of them ($370,246 against a typical $169,096), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($257 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (4.98 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1972 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 76% 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 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78142 40th St, Decatur, MI was $3,912. The county assessed it at $190,000.

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