1539 W Elwin Rd, Elwin, IL 62532 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1539 W Elwin Rd, Elwin, IL 62532

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$390,000 (May 2010)
Tax Bill	$878 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-16-04-427-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-16-04-427-005`
Alternative APN	`16-04-427-005`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	744 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	744 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	50 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	720 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	127 sqft
Deck Area	48 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	171604427005
Street Address	1539 W ELWIN RD
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-8442
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	L 0002 B 00 D A MCCRORYS ADDITION TO ELWIN 01BK3108/573 150X50 99BK2916/39 20,000
Legal Subdivision	MCCRORYS ADD
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH WHEATLAND
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2045
Census Tract	2602

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 33, ELWIN, IL 62532-0033
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20101793819
Deed Book / Page	4062 / 198
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	South Wheatland Township
Unified School District	Meridian Community Unit School District 15 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$878.00	$24,442 Land $2,242 Building $22,200	$73,334 Land $6,727 Building $66,607

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250