Macon County property record for 257 E Elwin Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.461 acres (20,064 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,079 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-16-02-327-006 |
| Primary APN | 17-16-02-327-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 20,064 sqft (0.461 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 209 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 171602327006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 E ELWIN RD |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-8455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | L 0001 B 00 SHEPARDS 1ST ADD58 17 2 04 0416 000 00 209X96 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPARDS 1ST ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH WHEATLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E ELWIN RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-8455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20249968 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 2025R005487 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | South Wheatland Township |
| Unified School District | Meridian Community Unit School District 15 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,079.00 (+12.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,140 (+0.7%) Land $4,487 Building $48,653 | $159,436 (+0.7%) Land $13,462 Building $145,974 |
| 2024 | $2,737.00 | $52,771 Land $4,456 Building $48,315 | $158,328 Land $13,369 Building $144,959 |
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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