1539 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1539 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.076 acres (3,330 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$26,000 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill	$910 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-14-481-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-14-481-012`
Alternative APN	`12-14-481-012`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,330 sqft (0.076 acres)
Lot Dimensions	45 ft deep x 74 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041214481012
Street Address	1539 E WHITMER ST
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-2950
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	JOHNS 2ND ADD N 74 L 1 B 13 97BK2767/669 74X45
Legal Subdivision	CONTRACT FOR DEED
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	300

Owner

1539 E Whitmer St is held in a trust since July 2013.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	30 N GOULD ST, SHERIDAN, WY 82801-6317
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust, Corporate Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 20, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage OFFERMARKET CAPITAL LLC
May 25, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 19, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20131858505
Deed Book / Page	4318 / 571
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	1539 E WHITMER ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2950
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2023
Title Company	MACON COUNTY TITLE LLC, MACON COUNTY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	004957/886
Date	Jun 20, 2023
Book Page	4957/886
Instrument	2012328

Lender

Name	OFFERMARKET CAPITAL LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	1.2%

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	May 25, 2023
Property Address	1539 E WHITMER ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2950
Document Number	004952/765
Book / Page	4952 / 765
Map Reference	BK 300 PG 84
Instrument Date	May 23, 2023
Instrument	2011201
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$34.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	30 N GOULD ST # R, R, SHERIDAN, WY 82801-6317

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2023
Property Address	1539 E WHITMER ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2950
Document Number	004948/108
Book / Page	4948 / 108
Map Reference	BK 300 PG 84
Instrument Date	Apr 18, 2016
Instrument	2010056
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 17, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$45.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1539 E Whitmer St was $910.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Decatur Township
Municipality	Decatur City
Unified School District	Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$910.00	$9,756 Land $670 Building $9,086	$29,271 Land $2,010 Building $27,261

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1539 E Whitmer St 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1539 E Whitmer 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 821 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
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

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

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