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$120,019$74 / 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 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $91,124 on Dec 18, 2024

78656 40TH ST

DECATUR, MI 49045
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,614 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.
10.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$120K
$84K low$156K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,124 · Dec 18, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,125 (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.$64,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,200

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.58 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
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.10.15
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.

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 · 2.4 mi
M
Decatur Jr Sr High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.5 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

78656 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 less than 83% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Decatur 49045
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Older than 73% 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
$44K$584K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$120,019
CheaperTypical $165,816Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size10.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 78656 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 49045Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,01931% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7420% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,614 ft²65% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.15 ac87% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than195339% of homes27% of homes

About 78656 40th St

How much is 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI is $120,019 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $84,315 to $155,723. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI last sell?

78656 40th St, Decatur, MI last sold on Dec 18, 2024 for $91,124, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI?

78656 40th St, Decatur, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,614 square feet of living space and a 10.15-acre lot.

When was 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI built?

78656 40th St, Decatur, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI?

78656 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 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI compare to other homes in Decatur 49045?

Among the 2,559 homes in Decatur 49045, it is worth more than 31% of them ($120,019 against a typical $165,816), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($74 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,614 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (10.15 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1953 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 17% 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 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78656 40th St, Decatur, MI was $3,125. The county assessed it at $64,100.

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