50 homes sold in Decatur Township in the last year, at a typical $155K
Redfin reports Decatur Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49045, which takes in Decatur Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Decatur Township homes are listed.
Every place Decatur Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Decatur Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
50 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.3 times the 2016 price
50 sales in the last year, against 77 in 2021 and a low of 39 in 2012. The typical sale went from $119K in 2016 to $155K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49045, which takes in Decatur Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Decatur Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49045 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 50 sales.
If you’re buying in Decatur Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 8 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (16% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.5% of the list price on average; 15% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 30% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 63 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 9 a month), and the most competition: 21% close over asking. May offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (16%). January has the least competition (13%) but only about 4 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Michigan
| Decatur Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 15% | 12% | 34% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 30% | 8% | 31% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.5% | 95% | 97.1% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 63 | 83 | 28 | 36 |
16 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2022 low (10), 50% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2016’s 55.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 49045, which takes in Decatur Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Decatur Township home costs about $1,000 a month
Price: Decatur Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Decatur Township’s 1.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Decatur Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $155K home, about $2,300 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Decatur Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Decatur TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Decatur Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Decatur and Marcellus sell for less a square foot; Lawton, Paw Paw and Mattawan for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Decatur Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Township | 259 | $271K | $141 | 40% | 36 |
| Mattawan | 68 | $316K | $168 | 16% | 33 |
| Decatur Township (ZIP 49045) | 50 | $155K | $116 | 15% | 63 |
| Paw Paw | 43 | $219K | $152 | 32% | 24 |
| Decatur | 28 | $132K | $89 | 22% | 63 |
| Marcellus | 24 | $164K | $109 | 22% | 87 |
| Lawton | 20 | $222K | $164 | 34% | 31 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Decatur Township
What do homes sell for in Decatur Township, MI?
50 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $155K, $116 a square foot.
Is Decatur Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 22 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 3.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Decatur Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Decatur Township?
About 1.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $155K home that’s near $2,300.
Where can I see homes for sale in Decatur Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Decatur Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Decatur Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49045, which takes in Decatur Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).