324 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 324 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 837 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$25,000 (Mar 2007)
Tax Bill	$1,132 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-02-357-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-02-357-020`
Alternative APN	`12-02-357-020`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	837 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	837 sqft
Basement Area	837 sqft
Unfinished Basement	837 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041202357020
Street Address	324 E GARFIELD AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-4544
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	THE ELMS LOT 20 BLK 8 IRREG
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	16N
Legal Section	02
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	2002

Owner

324 E Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2020.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	324 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-4544
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20071725651
Deed Book / Page	3789 / 1
Last Transfer Date	Feb 28, 2020
Transfer Doc	4730/396
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2020
Property Address	324 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-4544
Document Number	4730/396
Book / Page	4730 / 396
Map Reference	PB 335 PG 296
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2020
Instrument	1958964
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	324 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-4544

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 324 E Garfield Ave was $1,132, up 3.4% from the year before.

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	$1,132.00 (+3.38%)	$12,140 (+7.27%) Land $2,200 Building $9,940	$36,424 (+7.27%) Land $6,601 Building $29,823
2024	$1,095.00	$11,317 Land $2,051 Building $9,266	$33,955 Land $6,154 Building $27,801

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

FEMA maps place 324 E Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 324 E Garfield 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 454 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