2945 E Cardinal Dr, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 2945 E Cardinal Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$45,000 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill	$1,092 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-08-31-159-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-08-31-159-013`
Alternative APN	`08-31-159-013`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	950 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	950 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	480 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	180831159013
Street Address	2945 E CARDINAL DR
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-2208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	RESVY OF LOTS 1-191 LARKDALE ADDN LOT 27 IRREG
Legal Range	03E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	CONTRACT FOR DEED
Legal Lot Number	1-27
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	WHITMORE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	2200

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 17812, URBANA, IL 61803-7812
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 29, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 29, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20141879300
Deed Book / Page	440 / 128
Last Transfer Date	Jul 31, 2019
Transfer Doc	004873/823
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2022
Property Address	2945 E CARDINAL DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2208
Document Number	004873/823
Book / Page	4873 / 823
Map Reference	PB 300 PG 253
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2019
Instrument	1991281
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 2, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Whitmore 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	$1,092.00	$17,360 Land $4,812 Building $12,548	$52,085 Land $14,437 Building $37,648

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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 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