1196 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1196 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 804 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.127 acres (5,550 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$5,000 (Jun 2009)
Tax Bill$766 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-11-208-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-11-208-021
Alternative APN
  • 12-11-208-021

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area804 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area804 sqft
Basement Area804 sqft
Unfinished Basement804 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,550 sqft (0.127 acres)
Lot Dimensions37 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area133 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number041211208021
Street Address1196 E WALNUT ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526-4968
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionCHAMBERS BERING & QUINLANS RESBLK 1 CARVERS ADD LOT 1 & E15 LOT 2 BLK 1 150X37 58 04 2 08 0161 000 00
Legal Range02E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionCARVERS ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1350 S SILAS ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-3448
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20091774686
Deed Book / Page3990 / 50
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionDecatur Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$766.00$8,212 Land $469 Building $7,743$24,638 Land $1,407 Building $23,231

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

Nearby Properties on E Walnut St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number