217 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 217 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 660 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.046 acres (2,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$16,500 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$370 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-11-153-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-11-153-008`
Alternative APN	`12-11-153-008`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	660 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	660 sqft
Basement Area	660 sqft
Unfinished Basement	660 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions	50 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	154 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041211153008
Street Address	217 E CENTER ST
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-4615
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	MATTIE E BLAINES SUBD LTS 7 & 8 BLK 3 LAKE & COS ADD OF O L E40 LOT 4 40X50
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	16N
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	MATTIE E BLAINES SUBD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	4-7
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	2002

Owner

217 E Center St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	217 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4615
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 19, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY OF DECATUR
Nov 8, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 25, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Feb 5, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211988337
Deed Book / Page	4861 / 441
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	217 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4615
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2026R002993
Date	Mar 19, 2026
Instrument	2026R-002993

Lender

Name	CITY OF DECATUR
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2021
Property Address	217 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4615
Document Number	4861/441
Book / Page	4861 / 441
Map Reference	BK 22 PG 594
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2021
Instrument	1988337
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$24.75
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	214 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4616

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	217 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4615
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	DECATUR TITLE COMPANY LLC, DECATUR TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4544/516
Date	Jan 25, 2017
Book Page	4544/516
Instrument	1914442

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank
Address	MT ZION, IL 62549

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	62 Months
Due	Mar 20, 2022

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	217 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4615
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1929508
Date	Feb 5, 2018
Instrument	1929508

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	36 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2021

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 E Center St was $370 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.6% from the year before.

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	$370.00 (-3.65%) Homeowner's exemption	$8,542 (+7.27%) Land $468 Building $8,074	$25,628 (+7.27%) Land $1,404 Building $24,224
2024	$384.00	$7,963 Land $436 Building $7,527	$23,891 Land $1,308 Building $22,583

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 217 E Center St 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

The area around 217 E Center St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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 598 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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