1638 N 29th St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1638 N 29th St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.294 acres (12,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$35,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,103 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-13-07-103-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-13-07-103-016`
Alternative APN	`13-07-103-016`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,226 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,226 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	12,800 sqft (0.294 acres)
Lot Dimensions	80 ft deep x 159 ft wide
Garage Area	676 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	138 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041307103016
Street Address	1638 N 29TH ST
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-5408
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	L 0013 B 00 PHARES & ELWOODS RES OF LTS 4 & 5 IN RACE SUBD IN NW 1/4 SEC 7-16-3 159.63X80
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	16
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	RACE SUBD
Legal Lot Number	4,5
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1027
Census Tract	1000

Owner

1638 N 29th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1638 N 29TH ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5408
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201963716
Deed Book / Page	4754 / 96
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 7, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0001807347
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2020
Property Address	1638 N 29TH ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5408
Document Number	4754/96
Book / Page	4754 / 96
Map Reference	PB 335 PG 192
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2020
Instrument	1963716
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$52.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1638 N 29TH ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5408

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 N 29th St was $1,103 with a homeowner's exemption.

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	$1,103.00	$17,828 Land $3,576 Building $14,252	$53,489 Land $10,729 Building $42,760

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1638 N 29th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 1638 N 29th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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 279 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: T-Mobile.

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