159 S Towson, Macon, IL 62544 Property Records

Macon County property record for 159 S Towson, Macon, IL 62544

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.191 acres (8,300 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$85,000 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill	$2,452 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-16-32-211-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-16-32-211-011`
Alternative APN	`16-32-211-011`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	8,300 sqft (0.191 acres)
Lot Dimensions	83 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	300 sqft
Deck Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	161632211011
Street Address	159 S TOWSON
City	MACON
State	IL
Zip	62544-9564
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	RR ADD TO TOWN OF MACON N83 OF E 100 LOT 4 BLK 19 97BK2768/244 100X83 TIF
Legal Subdivision	RR ADD TO TOWN OF MACON
Legal Block	19
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH MACON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2091
Census Tract	2602

Owner

Source: Macon County records · APN 16-16-32-211-011

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	159 S TOWSON, MACON, IL 62544-9564
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20121838425
Deed Book / Page	4235 / 75
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	South Macon Township
Municipality	Macon City
Unified School District	Meridian Community Unit School District 15 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,452.00	$39,271 Land $3,930 Building $35,341	$117,825 Land $11,791 Building $106,034

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 28, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
MCC Network Services Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Cable One Cable	1,000 / 50

Based on FCC filings for 242 locations within half a mile of this property.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	BOODY COMMUNITY WATER COMPANY serves 232 people
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from MACON
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.