1837 Ferris Dr, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1837 Ferris Dr, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.467 acres (20,330 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$158,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$3,931 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-12-33-302-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-12-33-302-002
Alternative APN
  • 12-33-302-002

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,234 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,234 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area20,330 sqft (0.467 acres)
Lot Dimensions107 ft deep x 190 ft wide
Garage Area572 sqft
Deck Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number171233302002
Street Address1837 FERRIS DR
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-9005
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionSOUTH HILL TOP SUB LOT 41 98BK2814/827 190X107
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH HILL TOP SUB
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH WHEATLAND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1057
Census Tract2601

Owner

Source: Macon County records · APN 17-12-33-302-002

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1837 FERRIS DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-9005
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
RIVER CITY MORTGAGE
Jun 02, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 02, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201969540
Deed Book / Page4779 / 612
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateOct 30, 2020
Property Address1837 FERRIS DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-9005
Document Number4779/612
Book / Page4779 / 612
Map ReferencePB 300 PG 212
Instrument DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument1969540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$237.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1969541
DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument1969541
Lender
NameRIVER CITY MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number004784/533
DateNov 19, 2020
Book Page4784/533
Instrument1970584
Lender
NameHOMETRUST MORTGAGE CORP INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJun 02, 2017
Property Address1837 FERRIS DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-9005
Document Number4565/44
Book / Page4565 / 44
Map ReferenceMB 300 PG 212
Instrument DateJun 01, 2017
Instrument1919550
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$127.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3511 GREENVIEW DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-9009

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionSouth Wheatland Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictMeridian 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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,931.00$49,644 Land $5,609 Building $44,035$148,947 Land $16,829 Building $132,118

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 109 locations within half a mile of this property.

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 SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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