Macon County property record for 1238 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 963 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-11-277-018 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-11-277-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 963 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,080 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Account Number | 041211277018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1238 E LOCUST ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-1443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | WM H HAMMONDS ADD LOT 15 BLK 2 01BK3067/746 152X40 96BK2692/476 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WM H HAMMONDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1238 E Locust St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2015.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3011 THORNWOOD LN, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-2749 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151894838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4462 / 533 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1238 E Locust St was $291.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291.00 | $3,127 Land $469 Building $2,658 | $9,382 Land $1,407 Building $7,975 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1238 E Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 1238 E Locust St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DECATUR serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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