Macon County property record for 148 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $625 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-03-427-007 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-03-427-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,430 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,670 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 62.5 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041203427007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 148 E MELROSE CT |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-4216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | REESERS ADD E 12 1/2 LT 4 & LT 3 BLK 1 90X62.5 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | REESERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
148 E Melrose Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20114187965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4187 / 965 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 148 E Melrose Ct was $625 with exemptions applied.
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 | $625.00 | $23,893 Land $2,067 Building $21,826 | $71,687 Land $6,202 Building $65,485 |
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 148 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 148 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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