Historic charm, abundant square footage, and so much potential make this ''diamond in the rough'' a standout value. The home is aging, mechanicals are outdated, and the kitchen & baths await a full transformation. Yet the bones are straight, the room sizes generous, and the architectural character irreplaceable. Bring your contractor, creativity, and vision; updates here will reward you with instant equity and a showpiece home.
Historic charm, abundant square footage, and so much potential make this ''diamond in the rough'' a standout value. The home is aging, mechanicals are outdated, and the kitchen & baths await a full transformation. Yet the bones are straight, the room sizes generous, and the architectural character irreplaceable. Bring your contractor, creativity, and vision; updates here will reward you with instant equity and a showpiece home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,776 (+2.9%)
2024
$1,725 (+5.7%)
2023
$1,632 (+2.8%)
2022
$1,587 (+10.1%)
2021
$1,442 (−0.7%)
2020
$1,453 (+5.8%)
2019
$1,372 (+1.7%)
2018
$1,350 (+2.7%)
2017
$1,314 (+1.6%)
2016
$1,293 (−14.3%)
2014
$1,508
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,694
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,694
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-43-040-390-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Decatur, MI • 49045
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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17
36
22
53
33
61
42
68
48
80
61
84
66
80
61
78
57
66
46
49
37
36
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 205 W Sherwood St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $87,550 and $220,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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