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1659 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1659 E Lawrence St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,640 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$7,500 (Sep 1995)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Foreclosure
May 2017 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-13-352-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-13-352-012
Alternative APN
  • 12-13-352-012

Exterior

Lot Area5,640 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions40 ft deep x 141 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041213352012
Street Address1659 E LAWRENCE ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-2962
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0001 B 00 BENTZ ADD OF O L95BK2614/673 141X40
Legal SubdivisionBENTZ ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract1200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2022Public Action, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
May 9, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 4, 2017Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 1995 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateSep 21, 2022
Transfer Doc004918/289
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 26, 2022
Property Address1659 E LAWRENCE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2962
Document Number004918/289
Book / Page4918 / 289
Map ReferenceBK 335 PG 466
Instrument DateSep 21, 2022
Instrument2002176
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMay 9, 2017
Property Address1659 E LAWRENCE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2962
Document Number4560/525
Book / Page4560 / 525
Map ReferenceMB 335 PG 466
Instrument DateMay 9, 2017
Instrument1918541
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address507 PARKLAND DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-7648

April 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateApr 4, 2017
Property Address1659 E LAWRENCE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2962
Document Number4554/419
Book / Page4554 / 419
Map ReferencePL 335 PG 466
Instrument DateApr 4, 2017
Instrument1917135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2643 E DIVISION ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5318

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

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$105 (-7.08%) Land $105$315 (-7.08%) Land $315
2024$113 Land $113$339 Land $339

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 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 821 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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