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3255 E Chestnut Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 3255 E Chestnut Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.366 acres (15,960 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$30,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$1,285 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Aug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-13-19-403-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-13-19-403-006
Alternative APN
  • 13-19-403-006

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area912 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area15,960 sqft (0.366 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 132 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number091319403006
Street Address3255 E CHESTNUT AVE
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-4533
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0001 B 06 DRISCON PLACE 132.5X120
Legal SubdivisionLEASE
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionLONG CREEK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract2402

Owner

3255 E Chestnut Ave is held in a trust since August 2019.

Source: Macon County records, as of June 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 Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address234 S FRANKLIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62523-1314
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 9, 2020Deed, Transfer
Aug 12, 2019Executor's Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 12, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 12, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 1, 1984 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201949553
Deed Book / Page4691 / 12
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateNov 9, 2020
Property Address3255 E CHESTNUT AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-4533
Document Number4781/765
Book / Page4781 / 765
Map ReferencePB 300 PG 167
Instrument DateOct 29, 2020
Instrument1970004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2019: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateAug 12, 2019
Property Address3255 E CHESTNUT AVE, DECATUR, IL 62521-4533
Document Number4691/12
Book / Page4691 / 12
Map ReferencePB 536 PG 294
Instrument DateAug 9, 2019
Instrument1949553
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$45.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5675 E US ROUTE 36, DECATUR, IL 62521-9611
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3255 E Chestnut Ave was $1,285.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionLong Creek Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,285.00$13,697 Land $5,126 Building $8,571$41,096 Land $15,380 Building $25,716

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 3255 E Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3255 E Chestnut Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

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