273 Marlene Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 273 Marlene Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.243 acres (10,564 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$60,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,026 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-27-281-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-27-281-004`
Alternative APN	`07-27-281-004`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	10,564 sqft (0.243 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 76 ft wide
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070727281004
Street Address	273 MARLENE AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-1158
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	LOT 27 ROLLING HILLS ADD 03BK3345/457 76X138.67 00BK2967/393 70,000 00BK2985/516 00BK2992/788 03BK3340/656
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	LEASE
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	2902

Owner

273 Marlene Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	38 VIEW CIR, OREANA, IL 62554-9775
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 1, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201970265
Deed Book / Page	4783 / 78
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0004783/78
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Nov 13, 2020
Property Address	273 MARLENE AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-1158
Document Number	0004783/78
Book / Page	4783 / 78
Map Reference	PB 1405 PG 92
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2020
Instrument	1970265
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$90.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	38 VIEW CIR, DECATUR, IL 62526

Mortgage

Document Number	0004783/80
Date	Nov 13, 2020
Book Page	4783/80
Instrument	1970266

Lender

Name	LAND OF LINCOLN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2025

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 273 Marlene Ave was $3,026 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 47.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Hickory Point Township
Municipality	Decatur City
Unified School District	Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,026.00 (+47.68%) Senior Citizen's exemption	$41,249 (+7.07%) Land $7,581 Building $33,668	$123,759 (+7.07%) Land $22,745 Building $101,014
2024	$2,049.00	$38,525 Land $7,080 Building $31,445	$115,586 Land $21,242 Building $94,344

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 273 Marlene Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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 File 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.

Wildfire

The area around 273 Marlene Ave 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 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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

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)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Conxxus.

Nearby Properties on Marlene Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures