1253 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1253 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.114 acres (4,964 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$7,500 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill	$699 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-23-226-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-23-226-020`
Alternative APN	`12-23-226-020`

Exterior

Lot Area	4,964 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions	34.2 ft deep x 145 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041223226020
Street Address	1253 E CANTRELL ST
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-3575
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	S 00 R 0000 COM 305 75 E & 30 S OF NW COR E1/2 NE1/4 SEC 23-16-2 TH 34.1 OF S145.8 W 34.16 N TOPOB 145.8X34.158 04 1 03 0139
Legal Range	02
Legal Township	16
Legal Section	23
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	300

Owner

1253 E Cantrell St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2014.

Source: Macon County records, as of August 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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3271 N HIGHLAND AVE, JACKSON, TN 38305-3497
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 10, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 10, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 1, 1985 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20141878525
Deed Book / Page	4396 / 975
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1253 E Cantrell St was $699.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Decatur Township
Municipality	Decatur City
Unified School District	Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$699.00	$7,493 Land $1,003 Building $6,490	$22,481 Land $3,009 Building $19,472

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1253 E Cantrell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1253 E Cantrell 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 700 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
AT&T DSL	100 / 20