Macon County property record for 159 E Elwin Rd, Decatur, IL 62521 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
| Square Footage | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,301,848 sqft (75.8 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 480 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,934.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 17-16-02-301-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,020 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 3,301,848 sqft (75.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft Porch |
| Account Number | 171602301001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 E ELWIN RD |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-9175 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 SW1/4 EXC W530 N125 OF S291 & EXC E305 OF W530 OF S166 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SOUTH WHEATLAND |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 17-16-02-301-001
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E ELWIN RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-9175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2025764 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | South Wheatland Township |
| Unified School District | Meridian Community Unit School District 15 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,934.00 | $75,540 Land $36,891 Building $38,649 | $226,643 Land $110,684 Building $115,959 |
159 E Elwin Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Macon County (17115C), updated November 28, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 7th percentile of exposed land nationally · 42nd in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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