1609 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1609 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,040 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$12,500 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill	$804 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-13-303-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-13-303-003`
Alternative APN	`12-13-303-003`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	900 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	900 sqft
Basement Area	900 sqft
Unfinished Basement	900 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,040 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	40 ft deep x 151 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	126 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041213303003
Street Address	1609 E JOHNS AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-2960
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	L 0003 B 00 T J CUMMINGS 1ST ADD 02BK3228/625 151X40
Legal Subdivision	T J CUMMINGS 1ST ADD
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	1200

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 1, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	378 YORK ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2453
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 10, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LAND OF LINCOLN CU
Nov 27, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LAND OF LINCOLN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 1, 2004
Deed Document Number	20081755791
Deed Book / Page	3914 / 68
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2025
Property Address	1609 E JOHNS AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-2960
Document Number	2025R000525
Map Reference	BK 958 PG 86
Instrument Date	Jan 3, 2025
Instrument	2025R-000525
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 5, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,287.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	378 YORK ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2453
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2025R000526
Date	Jan 10, 2025
Instrument	2025R-000526

Lender

Name	LAND OF LINCOLN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 3, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	7.5%

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Nov 27, 2023
Property Address	1609 E JOHNS AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-2960
Document Number	004986/435
Book / Page	4986 / 435
Map Reference	BK 22 PG 510
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2023
Instrument	2019316
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$351.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	145 E DECATUR ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2604

Mortgage

Document Number	004986/439
Date	Nov 27, 2023
Book Page	4986/439
Instrument	2019318

Lender

Name	LAND OF LINCOLN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Decatur Township
Municipality	Decatur City
Unified School District	Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$804.00 (+8.36%)	$8,616 (+18.68%) Land $1,463 Building $7,153	$25,850 (+18.68%) Land $4,389 Building $21,461
2022	$742.00	$7,260 Land $1,218 Building $6,042	$21,782 Land $3,654 Building $18,128

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

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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