Macon County property record for 1544 E Hickory St, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-12-151-024 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-12-151-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,080 sqft (0.14 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Account Number | 041212151024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1544 E HICKORY ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-5049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | POWERS 8TH ADD LOT 96 152X40 ST DOC #07-58-29 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | POWERS 8TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1544 E Hickory St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Macon County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 E HICKORY ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265835 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3894/610 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1544 E HICKORY ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5049 |
| Document Number | 0000005835 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,984.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 1544 E HICKORY ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5049 |
| Document Number | 0000005836, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265836 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2031 |
| Rate | 12% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1544 E HICKORY ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5049 |
| Document Number | 2026R002007 |
| Map Reference | BK 335 PG 178 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026R-002007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC, TOTAL TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11668 FRIENDS CREEK PARK RD, CISCO, IL 61830-5802 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 S JASPER ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2864 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1544 E HICKORY ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5049 |
| Document Number | 4693/859 |
| Book / Page | 4693 / 859 |
| Map Reference | PB 335 PG 178 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1950305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1544 E Hickory St was $191, up 3.2% 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 | $191.00 (+3.24%) | $2,053 (+7.26%) Land $1,363 Building $690 | $6,159 (+7.26%) Land $4,089 Building $2,070 |
| 2024 | $185.00 | $1,914 Land $1,271 Building $643 | $5,742 Land $3,813 Building $1,929 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1544 E Hickory St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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.
The area around 1544 E Hickory 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 |
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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 590 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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