Macon County property record for 251 Michael Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,344 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-27-279-004 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-27-279-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070727279004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 MICHAEL AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-1160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 HUSTON HILLS IRREG |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUSTON HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2902 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 MICHAEL AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-1160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20111822089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4169 / 648 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013825 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,994.00 (+4.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,906 (+7.07%) Land $7,699 Building $61,207 | $206,738 (+7.07%) Land $23,099 Building $183,639 |
| 2024 | $5,761.00 | $64,356 Land $7,191 Building $57,165 | $193,087 Land $21,575 Building $171,512 |
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.
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 Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1983–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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