Macon County property record for 2942 E Cardinal Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,465 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,900 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,671 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-08-31-157-024 |
| Primary APN | 18-08-31-157-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,465 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 180831157024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2942 E CARDINAL DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-2266 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | RESVY OF LOTS 1-191 LARKDALE ADDN LOT 53 03BK3394/201 IRREG 00BK3024/347 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARKDALE ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-53 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
2942 E Cardinal Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Macon County records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2942 E CARDINAL DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STALEY CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STALEY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2942 E CARDINAL DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2266 |
| Document Number | 0000007423 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2942 E CARDINAL DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2266 |
| Document Number | 0000007423, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267423 |
| Name | STALEY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 118 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.75% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 2942 E CARDINAL DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2266 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 004897/657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4897/657 |
| Instrument | 1996831 |
| Name | STALEY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 5, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2942 E Cardinal Dr was $2,671 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,671.00 | $33,769 Land $4,812 Building $28,957 | $101,317 Land $14,437 Building $86,880 |
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.
FEMA maps place 2942 E Cardinal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 2942 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 |
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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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