291 Wayside Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 291 Wayside Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$70,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,841 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-27-279-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-27-279-004`
Alternative APN	`12-27-279-004`

Exterior

Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041227279004
Street Address	291 WAYSIDE AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62521-5312
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	L 0088 B 00 RESVY OF LOT B SOUTH SHORES 12TH ADD IRREG
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH SHORES 12TH ADD
Legal Lot Number	B
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	1400

Owner

291 Wayside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	291 WAYSIDE AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-5312
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 19, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201953251
Deed Book / Page	4706 / 575
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2019
Property Address	291 WAYSIDE AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-5312
Document Number	004706/575
Book / Page	4706 / 575
Map Reference	PB 300 PG 191
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2019
Instrument	1953251
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	$105.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety

Mortgage

Document Number	004706/576
Date	Oct 31, 2019
Book Page	4706/576
Instrument	1953252

Lender

Name	TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Wayside Ave was $2,841 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Decatur 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	$2,841.00	$36,444 Land $4,306 Building $32,138	$109,343 Land $12,919 Building $96,424

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 291 Wayside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
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.

Wildfire

The area around 291 Wayside 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 329 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20