Macon County property record for 20 Lantern Ln, Forsyth, IL 62535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,155 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-22-404-008 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-22-404-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,155 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070722404008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 LANTERN LN |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62535-1020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND HILLS ADDN LOT 38 04BK3535/399 100X200 94BK2513/794 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
20 Lantern Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 LANTERN LN, FORSYTH, IL 62535-1020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CEFCU |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HICKORY POINT BANK & TRUST FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251071 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 20 LANTERN LN, FORSYTH, IL 62535-1020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL FLORIDA TITLE COMPANY, CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2026R002617 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026R-002617 |
| Name | CEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20 LANTERN LN, FORSYTH, IL 62535-1020 |
| Document Number | 004965/981 |
| Book / Page | 4965 / 981 |
| Map Reference | BK 300 PG 208 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2014320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $243.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 20 LANTERN LN, FORSYTH, IL 62535-1020 |
| Document Number | 0002014321 |
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| Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2014321 |
| Name | HICKORY POINT BANK & TRUST FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Lantern Ln was $3,840 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Forsyth Village |
| Unified School District | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,840.00 (+6.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,830 (+7.07%) Land $11,515 Building $45,315 | $170,507 (+7.07%) Land $34,548 Building $135,959 |
| 2024 | $3,591.00 | $53,078 Land $10,755 Building $42,323 | $159,250 Land $32,268 Building $126,982 |
| 2022 | $2,711.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,255 Land $9,170 Building $36,085 | $135,779 Land $27,513 Building $108,266 |
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.
FEMA maps place 20 Lantern Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 20 Lantern Ln 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | FORSYTH serves 3,490 people · EPA ID IL1150200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.65 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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