Macon County property record for 31 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.735 acres (32,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,390 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-35-154-004 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-35-154-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 32,000 sqft (0.735 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070735154004 |
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| Street Address | 31 EMERSON DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-1970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | BRETTWOOD HEIGHTS ADD LOT 19 & PT SW NW SEC 35 BEG NE COR SD LOT 19 E60 S200 W60 N200 TO POB 200X160 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRETTWOOD HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 2904 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 EMERSON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1970 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20081749204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3887 / 543 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,390.00 | $62,565 Land $7,445 Building $55,120 | $187,714 Land $22,337 Building $165,377 |
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.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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