2897 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 2897 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size0.223 acres (9,720 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$7,500 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$1,017 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Sale
Oct 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-13-07-153-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-13-07-153-012
Alternative APN
  • 13-07-153-012

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area840 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area840 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1934
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area9,720 sqft (0.223 acres)
Lot Dimensions54 ft deep x 180 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area98 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number041307153012
Street Address2897 E LOCUST ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526-5338
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionRACELAND PLAT D W 54L 50 94BK2557/943 180X54
Legal SubdivisionRACE LAND D
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract1000

Owner

Source: Macon County records · APN 04-13-07-153-012

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8 CLOYD DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1218
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 13, 2018Deed, Transfer
Oct 12, 2017Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 12, 2017
Deed Document Number20181932055
Deed Book / Page4616 / 434
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateApr 13, 2018
Property Address2897 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5338
Document Number4616/434
Book / Page4616 / 434
Map ReferencePB 335 PG 228
Instrument DateApr 11, 2018
Instrument1932055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11.25
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateOct 12, 2017
Property Address2897 E LOCUST ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-5338
Document Number1925473
Map ReferenceBK335 PG228
Instrument DateOct 10, 2017
Instrument1925473
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 17812, URBANA, IL 61803-7812

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionDecatur Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,017.00$10,905 Land $2,721 Building $8,184$32,718 Land $8,164 Building $24,554

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 28, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile USA.

Based on FCC filings for 165 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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