Macon County property record for 137 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,760 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-03-428-003 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-03-428-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041203428003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 E MELROSE CT |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-4215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | REESER ADD LOT 4 BLK 2 100X50 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | REESER ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
137 E Melrose Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2676 S SHORES DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20257452 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 E Melrose Ct was $1,760 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,760.00 | $24,868 Land $1,738 Building $23,130 | $74,612 Land $5,215 Building $69,397 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 137 E Melrose Ct 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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 137 E Melrose Ct, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 454 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 |
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