Macon County property record for 1544 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-14-477-027 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-14-477-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,015 sqft (0.069 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 45 ft deep x 67.2 ft wide |
| Account Number | 041214477027 |
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| Street Address | 1544 E LAWRENCE ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-2935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | JOHNS 2ND ADD S 67.2 L 24 B 9 94BK2534/310 67.2X45 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNS SECOND ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1544 E Lawrence St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Macon County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 S HILLCREST BLVD, DECATUR, IL 62522-1178 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061712730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3733 / 196 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1544 E LAWRENCE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2935 |
| Document Number | 004942/526 |
| Book / Page | 4942 / 526 |
| Map Reference | BK 300 PG 84 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2008693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 S HILLCREST BLVD, DECATUR, IL 62522-1178 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1544 E Lawrence St was $800.
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 | $800.00 | $8,582 Land $677 Building $7,905 | $25,748 Land $2,031 Building $23,717 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1544 E Lawrence 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.
The area around 1544 E Lawrence 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 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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