2542 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 2542 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$10,000 (Jan 2001)
Tax Bill$901 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-13-279-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-13-279-018
Alternative APN
  • 12-13-279-018

Exterior

Lot Area5,600 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions40 ft deep x 140 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041213279018
Street Address2542 E MAIN ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-2229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0042 B 00 EAST SIDE ADD 01BK3058/851 140X40
Legal SubdivisionEAST SIDE ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract1100

Owner

2542 E Main St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address702 HILLCREST DR, LEBANON, IL 62254-1109
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Last Transfer DateMay 6, 2025
Transfer Doc0000004754
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMay 6, 2025
Property Address2542 E MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2229
Document Number2025R004754
Map ReferenceBK 335 PG 150
Instrument DateMay 6, 2025
Instrument2025R-004754
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address927 HANCOCK DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-4233

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address702 HILLCREST DR, LEBANON, IL 62254-1109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$901.00 (+3.44%)$9,662 (+7.27%) Land $747 Building $8,915$28,989 (+7.28%) Land $2,241 Building $26,748
2024$871.00$9,007 Land $696 Building $8,311$27,023 Land $2,088 Building $24,935

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2542 E Main St 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 2542 E Main 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 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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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