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$39,042$28 / 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 41How 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 $20,000 on Apr 19, 1996

84078 42ND ST

DECATUR, MI 49045
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,380 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$39K
$16K low$62K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Apr 19, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$752 (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.$28,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,200

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.13 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.2.00
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

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 · 1.2 mi
M
Decatur Jr Sr High SchoolD+
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

84078 42nd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Decatur 49045
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Van Buren County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Decatur 49045
  • Older than 65% 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
$43K$619K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$39,042
CheaperTypical $169,683Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$28
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 84078 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 49045Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,042almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²49% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac70% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than196549% of homes35% of homes

About 84078 42nd St

How much is 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI is $39,042 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $16,152 to $61,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI last sell?

84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI last sold on Apr 19, 1996 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI?

84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,380 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI built?

84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI?

84078 42nd 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 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI compare to other homes in Decatur 49045?

Among the 2,559 homes in Decatur 49045, it is worth more than almost none of them ($39,042 against a typical $169,683), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($28 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1965 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than almost no 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 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 84078 42nd St, Decatur, MI was $752. The county assessed it at $28,100.

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