Macon County property record for 279 W Ruby St, Macon, IL 62544 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
| Square Footage | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 480 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,321.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 16-16-29-480-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 720 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 50 ft x 140 ft Depth x Width |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Account Number | 161629480002 |
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| Street Address | 279 W RUBY ST |
| City | MACON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62544-9759 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ASHMEADS ADD TO TOWN OF MACON LOT 2 BLK 2 00BK3021/872 140X50 98BK2825/24 33,000 00BK3021/872 46,250 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHMEADS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SOUTH MACON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2075 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 16-16-29-480-002
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 W RUBY ST, MACON, IL 62544-9759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 01, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20091774562 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3989 / 663 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,321.00 | $23,922 Land $2,231 Building $21,691 | $71,774 Land $6,694 Building $65,080 |
279 W Ruby St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Macon County (17115C), updated November 28, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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