Macon County property record for 1940 Barding Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Dec 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $4,159 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-04-355-013 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-04-355-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,602 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,602 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,602 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041204355013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1940 BARDING AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-3477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | SUMMIT RIDGE LOT 39 IRREG |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
1940 Barding Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 BARDING AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-3477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2024R009891 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1940 Barding Ave was $4,159 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,159.00 (+5.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,572 (+7.27%) Land $7,550 Building $48,022 | $166,732 (+7.27%) Land $22,652 Building $144,080 |
| 2024 | $3,950.00 | $51,805 Land $7,038 Building $44,767 | $155,430 Land $21,116 Building $134,314 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1940 Barding Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1940 Barding Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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