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1544 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1544 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,080 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$1,239 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Sep 2023 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-12-153-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-12-153-023
Alternative APN
  • 12-12-153-023

Exterior

Lot Area6,080 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions40 ft deep x 152 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041212153023
Street Address1544 E LOCUST ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-1449
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0156 B 00 POWERS 8TH ADD 152X40
Legal SubdivisionPOWERS 8TH ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract900

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address36 ALLEN BEND DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5429
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Corporate Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 13, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 25, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 20, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 14, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 13, 2018Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20181937708
Deed Book / Page4642 / 501
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 13, 2023
Property Address1544 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1449
Document Number004973/798
Book / Page4973 / 798
Map ReferenceBK 335 PG 178
Instrument DateSep 12, 2023
Instrument2016219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1322 N UNION ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4422

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 25, 2023
Property Address1544 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1449
Document Number004975/827
Book / Page4975 / 827
Map ReferenceBK 333 PG 178
Instrument DateNov 28, 2022
Instrument2016681
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1552 W DECATUR ST, DECATUR, IL 62522-2750

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address36 ALLEN BEND DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5429

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJul 20, 2021
Property Address1544 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1449
Document Number004836/963
Book / Page4836 / 963
Map ReferenceBK 335 PG 178
Instrument DateJul 20, 2021
Instrument1981967
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1104 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1367

September 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 14, 2018
Property Address1544 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1449
Document Number4642/501
Book / Page4642 / 501
Map ReferencePB 335 PG 178
Instrument DateJun 21, 2018
Instrument1937708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2241 W RAMSEY DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-3309
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2018: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateApr 13, 2018
Property Address1544 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1449
Document Number004616/435
Book / Page4616 / 435
Map ReferencePB 335 PG 178
Instrument DateMar 20, 2018
Instrument1932056
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3130 E MOUND RD, DECATUR, IL 62526-9655

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionDecatur Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,239.00 (+8.4%)$13,277 (+18.72%) Land $1,243 Building $12,034$39,835 (+18.73%) Land $3,729 Building $36,106
2022$1,143.00$11,183 Land $1,035 Building $10,148$33,552 Land $3,105 Building $30,447

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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