1537 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1537 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,080 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$413 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-12-151-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-12-151-006
Alternative APN
  • 12-12-151-006

Exterior

Lot Area6,080 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions40 ft deep x 152 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041212151006
Street Address1537 E WALNUT ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526-5062
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0086 B 00 POWERS 8TH ADD 58 04 2 35 0394 000 00 152X40
Legal SubdivisionPOWERS 8TH ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 3633, DECATUR, IL 62524-3633
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 20, 2012
Deed SaleAug 20, 2012
Prior SaleDec 1, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20121839804
Deed Book / Page4240 / 734
Prior Transfer DateSep 1, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc4240/734
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJul 29, 2026
Property Address1537 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5062
Document Number0000008815
Instrument DateJul 20, 2026
Instrument20268815
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000008815,
DateJul 29, 2026
Instrument20268815
Lender
NameLAND OF LINCOLN CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJul 20, 2031
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.47%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

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$413.00 (+3.51%)$4,429 (+7.27%) Land $1,243 Building $3,186$13,288 (+7.27%) Land $3,729 Building $9,559
2024$399.00$4,129 Land $1,159 Building $2,970$12,388 Land $3,477 Building $8,911

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 Policies1 in force

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 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 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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