Macon County property record for 147 S Elder Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,154 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Feb 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,196 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-17-254-015 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-17-254-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,154 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,154 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,154 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,154 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041217254015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 S ELDER LN |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62522-1844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0020 B 00 WESTVIEW 3RD ADD N 42 LOT 19 & S 48 LOT 04BK3526/259 IRREG |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTVIEW 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-4 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3727 PARK RD, DECATUR, IL 62526-8450 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 147 S ELDER LN, DECATUR, IL 62522-1844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4677/994 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 4677/994 |
| Instrument | 1946487 |
| Name | PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $4,196.00 | $55,972 Land $7,375 Building $48,597 | $167,933 Land $22,127 Building $145,806 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 216 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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