Macon County property record for 3198 E Bluebird Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 994 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jul 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,206 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-08-31-128-021 |
| Primary APN | 18-08-31-128-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 994 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 994 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 180831128021 |
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| Street Address | 3198 E BLUEBIRD DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | MEADOWLARK 2ND ADDN LOT 76 IRREG |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWLARK SECOND ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
3198 E Bluebird Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3198 E BLUEBIRD DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 004967/962 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3198 E BLUEBIRD DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2203 |
| Document Number | 004967/962 |
| Book / Page | 4967 / 962 |
| Map Reference | BK 1832 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2014881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3198 E BLUEBIRD DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3198 E BLUEBIRD DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-2203 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3198 E Bluebird Dr was $1,206 with exemptions applied, down 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $1,206.00 (-3.67%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,189 (+8.32%) Land $4,812 Building $29,377 | $102,577 (+8.32%) Land $14,437 Building $88,140 |
| 2024 | $1,252.00 | $31,563 Land $4,442 Building $27,121 | $94,698 Land $13,327 Building $81,371 |
| 2022 | $1,330.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,692 Land $3,757 Building $22,935 | $80,084 Land $11,272 Building $68,812 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3198 E Bluebird Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 3198 E Bluebird 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 |
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| 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 313 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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