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Last sold for $51,000 on Jul 19, 2002

79838 STAPLETON RD

DECATUR, MI 49045
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,056 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.
2.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,000 · Jul 19, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,506 (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.$54,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,800

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.2.50
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(1)

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 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Decatur Jr Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.2 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

79838 Stapleton Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Decatur 49045
  • Older than 90% of homes in Van Buren County

How it measures up in Decatur 49045

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

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 79838 Stapleton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 49045Van Buren County
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac72% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than190417% of homes10% of homes

About 79838 Stapleton Rd

When did 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI last sell?

79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI last sold on Jul 19, 2002 for $51,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI?

79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 2.50-acre lot.

When was 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI built?

79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI?

79838 Stapleton Rd, 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 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI compare to other homes in Decatur 49045?

Among the 2,559 homes in Decatur 49045, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1904 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79838 Stapleton Rd, Decatur, MI was $1,506. The county assessed it at $54,900.

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