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153 S Elder Ln, Decatur, IL 62522 Property Records

Macon County property record for 153 S Elder Ln, Decatur, IL 62522

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$72,000 (Jul 1994)
Tax Bill$3,975 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-17-254-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-17-254-016
Alternative APN
  • 12-17-254-016

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,317 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,317 sqft
Basement Area1,317 sqft
Finished Basement1,317 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Garage Area286 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area363 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number041217254016
Street Address153 S ELDER LN
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62522-1844
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionWESTVIEW 3RD ADD N 44 LOT 18 & S 23 L 19 94BK2556/189 IRREG
Legal Range02E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionWESTVIEW 3RD ADD
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract1500

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address153 S ELDER LN, DECATUR, IL 62522-1844
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 1994 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateFeb 14, 2017
Property Address153 S ELDER LN, DECATUR, IL 62522-1844
Document Number4547/126
Book / Page4547 / 126
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2017
Instrument1915109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$3,975.00$42,598 Land $6,640 Building $35,958$127,807 Land $19,922 Building $107,885

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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