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1553 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1553 E Walnut St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,080 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$19,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$777 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-12-151-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-12-151-008
Alternative APN
  • 12-12-151-008

Exterior

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number041212151008
Street Address1553 E WALNUT ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526-5062
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0084 B 00 POWERS 8TH ADD 02BK3223/783 152X40 BK2558/814 99BK2938/80 17,500
Legal SubdivisionPOWERS 8TH ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of June 23, 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 AddressPO BOX 124, SODDY DAISY, TN 37384-0124
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 12, 2026Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Mar 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TOWN & COUNTRY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20249730
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJun 12, 2026
Property Address1553 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5062
Document Number0000006572
Instrument DateApr 3, 2026
Instrument20266572
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMar 5, 2021
Property Address1553 E WALNUT ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5062
Document Number4805/910
Book / Page4805 / 910
Map ReferencePB 536 PG 72
Instrument DateMar 2, 2021
Instrument1975127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$120.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number19751284805912
DateMar 5, 2021
Instrument19751284805912
Lender
NameTOWN & COUNTRY BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$777.00$8,334 Land $1,243 Building $7,091$25,004 Land $3,729 Building $21,275

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.

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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