Macon County property record for 154 S Elder Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,438 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-17-255-008 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-17-255-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,438 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,438 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,438 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,438 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041217255008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 154 S ELDER LN |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62522-1845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0009 B 00 WESTVIEW 3RD ADD 58 04 2 51 0174 000 00 125X65 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTVIEW 3RD ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
154 S Elder Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2832 N UNIVERSITY AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-1533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 4855/836 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 154 S ELDER LN, DECATUR, IL 62522-1845 |
| Document Number | 4855/836 |
| Book / Page | 4855 / 836 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1986976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2832 N UNIVERSITY AVE, 2832, DECATUR, IL 62526-1533 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2832 N UNIVERSITY AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-1533 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 154 S Elder Ln was $3,276 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,276.00 (+5.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,112 (+7.27%) Land $5,161 Building $40,951 | $138,350 (+7.27%) Land $15,485 Building $122,865 |
| 2024 | $3,096.00 | $42,987 Land $4,811 Building $38,176 | $128,973 Land $14,434 Building $114,539 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 154 S Elder Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 risk around 154 S Elder Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 216 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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