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228 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 228 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.38 acres (16,553 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$15,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$311 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Transfer
Aug 2012 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-02-357-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-02-357-014
Alternative APN
  • 12-02-357-014

Exterior

Lot Area16,553 sqft (0.38 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number041202357014
Street Address228 E GARFIELD AVE
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionTHE ELMS LTS 12 13 & 14 BLK 8 IRREG
Legal Range02E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionTHE ELMS ADDITION
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract2002

Owner

228 E Garfield Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address719 PHILLIP CIR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9755
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 29, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 7, 2012Warranty Deed, Transfer
CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE, CENTRAL ILLINOS TITLE COMPAN
Jul 6, 2012Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20121839039
Deed Book / Page4237 / 663
Last Transfer DateMar 28, 2017
Transfer Doc4553/367
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMar 29, 2017
Property Address228 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526
Document Number004553/367
Book / Page4553 / 367
Map ReferencePL 335 PG 296
Instrument DateMar 28, 2017
Instrument1916897
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address719 PHILLIP CIR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9755

August 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateAug 7, 2012
Property Address228 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526
Document Number004237/663
Book / Page4237 / 663
Map ReferenceMB335 PG296
Instrument DateJul 17, 2012
Instrument1839039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026
Title CompanyCENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE, CENTRAL ILLINOS TITLE COMPAN

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$15.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address936 SCHROLL DR, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8940

July 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateJul 6, 2012
Property Address228 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526
Document Number004230/664
Book / Page4230 / 664
Map ReferenceMB335 PG296
Instrument DateJun 12, 2012
Instrument1837280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Garfield Ave was $311, up 3.3% from the year before.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionDecatur Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$311.00 (+3.32%)$3,341 (+7.26%) Land $3,341$10,024 (+7.25%) Land $10,024
2024$301.00$3,115 Land $3,115$9,346 Land $9,346

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 228 E Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 228 E Garfield Ave 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 RiskNot 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 SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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