Macon County property record for 2856 E Cardinal Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,351 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-08-31-155-010 |
| Primary APN | 18-08-31-155-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 52 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Account Number | 180831155010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2856 E CARDINAL DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | RESVY OF LOT S 1-191 LARKDALE ADDN LOT 93 01BK3064/991 120X52 99BK2862/446 36,900 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARKDALE ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 93-S |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
2856 E Cardinal Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 W HICKORY POINT RD, FORSYTH, IL 62535-1015 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121837901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4233 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2856 E Cardinal Dr was $2,351.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Whitmore Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,351.00 | $24,443 Land $4,812 Building $19,631 | $73,336 Land $14,437 Building $58,899 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2856 E Cardinal Dr 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 2856 E Cardinal Dr 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.
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 158 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 |
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