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1237 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1237 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Sale
Sep 2018 Foreclosure
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-14-280-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-14-280-003
Alternative APN
  • 12-14-280-003

Exterior

Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions40 ft deep x 150 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041214280003
Street Address1237 E PRAIRIE ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-2004
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0004 B 05 BEMAN PLACE 02BK3250/597 150X40
Legal SubdivisionBEMAN PLACE
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract200

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1 GARY K ANDERSON PLZ, DECATUR, IL 62523-1005
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 8, 2020Deed, Transfer
Sep 26, 2018Public Action, Foreclosure
Sep 26, 2018Public Action, Foreclosure
Sep 26, 2018Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2018
Deed SaleSep 26, 2018
Prior SaleNov 1, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20181938101
Deed Book / Page4644 / 144
Prior Transfer DateSep 25, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc4644/144
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJan 8, 2020
Property Address1237 E PRAIRIE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2004
Document Number004718/431
Book / Page4718 / 431
Instrument DateDec 12, 2019
Instrument1956070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 GARY K ANDERSON PLZ, DECATUR, IL 62523-1005
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

September 2018: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 26, 2018
Property Address1237 E PRAIRIE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2004
Document Number4644/144
Book / Page4644 / 144
Map ReferencePB 149 PG 377
Instrument DateSep 25, 2018
Instrument1938101
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096

September 2018: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 26, 2018
Property Address1237 E PRAIRIE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2004
Document Number4644/144
Book / Page4644 / 144
Map ReferencePB 149 PG 377
Instrument DateSep 25, 2018
Instrument1938101
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

September 2018: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 26, 2018
Property Address1237 E PRAIRIE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2004
Document Number004644/144
Book / Page4644 / 144
Map ReferencePB 149 PG 377
Instrument DateSep 25, 2018
Instrument1938101
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096

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

YearAssessed Market Value
2020$297 Land $297

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 392 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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