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1261 E Willard Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1261 E Willard Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,000 (Dec 2020)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Transfer
Dec 2020 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-23-277-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-23-277-007
Alternative APN
  • 12-23-277-007

Exterior

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number041223277007
Street Address1261 E WILLARD AVE
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-3715
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0008 B 02 H & F A DICKINSONS SUBD OF PT OF LT 3 E 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 23 00BK2980/601 150X40 58 04 2 12 0059 000 00
Legal SubdivisionH & F A DICKINSONS SUB
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 29, 2020Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 5, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201972599
Deed Book / Page4793 / 499
Last Transfer DateJan 27, 2021
Transfer Doc0004799/20
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJan 27, 2021
Property Address1261 E WILLARD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-3715
Document Number4799/20
Book / Page4799 / 20
Map ReferencePB 22 PG 562
Instrument DateJan 27, 2021
Instrument1973729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address525 E WASHINGTON ST, CLINTON, IL 61727-1747

December 2020: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateDec 29, 2020
Property Address1261 E WILLARD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-3715
Document Number4793/499
Book / Page4793 / 499
Map ReferenceBK 22 PG 562
Instrument DateMay 14, 2020
Instrument1972599
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 104, MT ZION, IL 62549-0104

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$98 Land $98$294 Land $294

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 700 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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