1353 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1353 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,080 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$5,000 (Jul 1990)
Tax Bill	$866 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-11-281-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-11-281-007`
Alternative APN	`12-11-281-007`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,068 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,080 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	40 ft deep x 152 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	140 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041211281007
Street Address	1353 E LOCUST ST
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-1444
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	POWERS 4TH ADD LOT 3 BLK 2 152X40
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	16N
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	POWERS FOURTH ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	900

Owner

1353 E Locust St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 1990.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 38043, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63138-0043
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 1990 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2018
Property Address	1353 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1444
Document Number	1931220
Map Reference	PB 149 PG 70
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2018
Instrument	1931220
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 38043, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63138-0043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1353 E Locust St was $866.

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	$866.00	$9,287 Land $474 Building $8,813	$27,864 Land $1,422 Building $26,442

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1353 E Locust 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

Wildfire risk around 1353 E Locust St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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