147 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 147 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$914 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-03-428-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-03-428-004`
Alternative APN	`12-03-428-004`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	576 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	576 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft
Unfinished Basement	576 sqft

Exterior

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	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041203428004
Street Address	147 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	REESERS ADD LOT 3 BLK 2 100X50
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	16N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	REESERS ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	2002

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	147 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4215
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 4, 2016
Deed Sale	Feb 4, 2016
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20161899145
Deed Book / Page	4481 / 476
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 18, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	4481/476
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	May 30, 2023
Property Address	147 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4215
Document Number	004953/356
Book / Page	4953 / 356
Map Reference	BK 536 PG 270
Instrument Date	May 30, 2023
Instrument	2011315
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	141 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4215

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$914.00	$22,311 Land $1,738 Building $20,573	$66,940 Land $5,215 Building $61,725

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 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