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1515 E Clay St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1515 E Clay St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.154 acres (6,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$235,000 (Jul 2009)
Tax Bill$1,458 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale
Mar 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-14-429-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-14-429-011
Alternative APN
  • 12-14-429-011

Exterior

Lot Area6,700 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 8,134 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041214429011
Street Address1515 E CLAY ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-2921
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionJOHNS 1ST ADDLT 2 BLK 8134X50
Legal SubdivisionJOHNS 1ST ADD
Legal Block8134
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract300

Owner

1515 E Clay St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address519 LUCAS LN, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8978
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Mar 7, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 23, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20091778910
Deed Book / Page4006 / 674
Last Transfer DateFeb 28, 2017
Transfer Doc4550/235
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateApr 3, 2023
Property Address1515 E CLAY ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2921
Document Number004945/792
Book / Page4945 / 792
Map ReferenceBK 149 PG 451
Instrument DateMar 31, 2023
Instrument2009454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$91.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address519 SUCAS SN, FORSYTH, IL 62535

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMar 7, 2017
Property Address1515 E CLAY ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2921
Document Number4550/235
Book / Page4550 / 235
Map ReferencePL 335 PG 248
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2017
Instrument1916080
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5483 BRUSH COLLEGE RD, CLINTON, IL 61727-2656

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1515 E Clay St was $1,458, up 3.4% from the year before.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionDecatur Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,458.00 (+3.4%)$15,631 (+7.27%) Land $1,180 Building $14,451$46,897 (+7.27%) Land $3,540 Building $43,357
2024$1,410.00$14,572 Land $1,100 Building $13,472$43,720 Land $3,300 Building $40,420

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1515 E Clay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1515 E Clay St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 821 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: Fidium Fiber, T-Mobile.

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