Macon County property record for 1261 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-11-276-008 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-11-276-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,080 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Account Number | 041211276008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1261 E WALNUT ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-4969 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | POWERS 6TH ADD LOT 3 BLK 5 152X40 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | POWERS 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8631 S ESSEX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2336 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage INB NA |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND OF LINCOLN CU |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND OF LINCOLN CU |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND OF LINCOLN CU |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1261 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4969 |
| Document Number | 004976/570 |
| Book / Page | 4976 / 570 |
| Map Reference | BK 149 PG 568 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2016856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8631 S ESSEX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2336 |
| Document Number | 0002016857 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2016857 |
| Name | INB NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 1261 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4969 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004899/24 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4899/24 |
| Instrument | 1997168 |
| Name | LAND OF LINCOLN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 1261 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4969 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4721/660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 4721/660 |
| Instrument | 1956821 |
| Name | LAND OF LINCOLN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 1261 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4969 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4716/469 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 4716/469 |
| Instrument | 1955676 |
| Name | LAND OF LINCOLN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1261 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4969 |
| Document Number | 4696/792 |
| Book / Page | 4696 / 792 |
| Map Reference | PB 149 PG 568 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1951026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4650 E BAKER WOODS LN, DECATUR, IL 62521-4282 |
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 | $967.00 (+115.85%) | $10,367 (+136.37%) Land $469 Building $9,898 | $31,104 (+136.37%) Land $1,407 Building $29,697 |
| 2022 | $448.00 | $4,386 Land $390 Building $3,996 | $13,159 Land $1,170 Building $11,989 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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