1953 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 1953 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,115 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-13-328-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-13-328-012`
Alternative APN	`12-13-328-012`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	896 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	896 sqft
Basement Area	896 sqft
Unfinished Basement	896 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041213328012
Street Address	1953 E JOHNS AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-3104
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	TERRACE GARDENS ADD LOT 9 BLK 6 IRREG
Legal Subdivision	TERRACE GARDENS ADD
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	1200

Owner

1953 E Johns Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1953 E JOHNS AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-3104
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	1953 E JOHNS AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-3104
Document Number	4841/212
Book / Page	4841 / 212
Map Reference	PB 300 PG 83
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2021
Instrument	1983033
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$67.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	004841/215
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Book Page	4841/215
Instrument	1983034

Lender

Name	MYCUMORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1953 E Johns Ave was $2,115.

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	$2,115.00	$22,669 Land $3,147 Building $19,522	$68,014 Land $9,442 Building $58,572

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1953 E Johns Ave 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 1953 E Johns 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.

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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