Macon County property record for 256 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 844 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,532 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-02-302-002 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-02-302-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 844 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,020 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 58 ft deep x 190 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041202302002 |
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| Street Address | 256 E MELROSE CT |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-4218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | KENMORE 5TH ADD N 90 ADJ & LOT 2 190X58 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENMORE 5TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222002398 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4919 / 112 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4218 |
| Document Number | 004919/112 |
| Book / Page | 4919 / 112 |
| Map Reference | BK 982 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2002398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $97.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 256 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4218 |
| Document Number | 0002002399 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2002399 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4218 |
| Document Number | 004919/111 |
| Book / Page | 4919 / 111 |
| Map Reference | BK 982 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2002397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,532.00 | $22,417 Land $4,144 Building $18,273 | $67,257 Land $12,433 Building $54,824 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 454 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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