252 W Bell St, Macon, IL 62544 Property Records

Macon County property record for 252 W Bell St, Macon, IL 62544

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.321 acres (14,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$65,000 (Mar 2000)
Tax Bill	$2,937 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-16-32-226-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-16-32-226-014`
Alternative APN	`16-32-226-014`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,980 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
Basement Area	1,080 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	14,000 sqft (0.321 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 140 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	928 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	160 sqft
Deck Area	420 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	161632226014
Street Address	252 W BELL ST
City	MACON
State	IL
Zip	62544-9783
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	RR ADD TO TOWN OF MACON LOT 11 & 12 BLK 2 00BK2982/486 140X100 00BK2960/233 65,000
Legal Subdivision	RR ADD TO TOWN OF MACON
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	11-12
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH MACON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2084
Census Tract	2602

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	252 W BELL ST, MACON, IL 62544-9783
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Mar 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Apr 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	252 W BELL ST, MACON, IL 62544-9783
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 4, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4754/674
Date	Jul 21, 2020
Book Page	4754/674
Instrument	1963858

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	252 W BELL ST, MACON, IL 62544-9783
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 4, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4729/170
Date	Mar 11, 2020
Book Page	4729/170
Instrument	1958474

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	252 W BELL ST, MACON, IL 62544-9783
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 4, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4669/605
Date	Apr 8, 2019
Book Page	4669/605
Instrument	1944342

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2034

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	South Macon Township
Municipality	Macon City
Unified School District	Meridian Community Unit School District 15 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,937.00	$50,849 Land $5,986 Building $44,863	$152,562 Land $17,960 Building $134,602

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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	BOODY COMMUNITY WATER COMPANY serves 232 people · EPA ID IL1150020
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from MACON
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Sparklight Cable	1,000 / 50

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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