226 E Highland Dr, Forsyth, IL 62535 Property Records

Macon County property record for 226 E Highland Dr, Forsyth, IL 62535

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.456 acres (19,865 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$85,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,382 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-23-106-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-23-106-005`
Alternative APN	`07-23-106-005`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft
Basement Area	1,120 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,120 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	19,865 sqft (0.456 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 145 ft wide
Garage Area	520 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070723106005
Street Address	226 E HIGHLAND DR
City	FORSYTH
State	IL
Zip	62535-9650
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	OLDWEILER & WALTERS HIGHLAND PLACE LOT 13 145X137
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	23
Legal Subdivision	OLDWEILER & WALTERS HIGHLAND PLACE
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	2901

Owner

226 E Highland Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	226 E HIGHLAND DR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9650
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jun 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 24, 2020	Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CEFCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 21, 1997
Deed Document Number	20201962582
Deed Book / Page	4748 / 850
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	226 E HIGHLAND DR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9650
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 25, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2026R001288
Date	Jan 30, 2026
Instrument	2026R-001288

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.49%

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2023
Property Address	226 E HIGHLAND DR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9650
Document Number	004956/900
Book / Page	4956 / 900
Map Reference	BK 536 PG 64
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2023
Instrument	2012116
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$171.00
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	226 E HIGHLAND DR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9650

Mortgage

Document Number	0002012117
Date	Jun 15, 2023
Instrument	2012117

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	7.13%

June 2020: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Jun 24, 2020
Property Address	226 E HIGHLAND DR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9650
Document Number	4748/850
Book / Page	4748 / 850
Map Reference	PB 536 PG 64
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	1962582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$127.50
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	1962583
Date	Jun 24, 2020
Instrument	1962583

Lender

Name	CEFCU

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 E Highland Dr was $3,382, up 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	Hickory Point Township
Municipality	Forsyth Village
Unified School District	Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,382.00 (+6.02%)	$44,775 (+7.07%) Land $6,956 Building $37,819	$134,338 (+7.07%) Land $20,870 Building $113,468
2024	$3,190.00	$41,819 Land $6,497 Building $35,322	$125,470 Land $19,493 Building $105,977
2022	$2,821.00	$35,656 Land $5,540 Building $30,116	$106,979 Land $16,622 Building $90,357

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 226 E Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1990.

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 Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	18 (1990–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA	10 of 18
Most Recent Claim	May 2013 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 226 E Highland Dr 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 78 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: MR Systems Wireless, Verizon.

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