42 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 42 Emerson Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.44 acres (19,166 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$4,219 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-35-152-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-35-152-016`
Alternative APN	`07-35-152-016`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,549 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,549 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	19,166 sqft (0.44 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070735152016
Street Address	42 EMERSON DR
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-1971
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	L 0002 B 00 BRETTWOOD HEIGHTS 3RD ADD IRREG
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	BRETTWOOD HEIGHTS 3RD ADD
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	2904

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	42 EMERSON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1971
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Aug 26, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	42 EMERSON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1971
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	004763/350
Date	Aug 26, 2020
Book Page	4763/350
Instrument	1965980

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2020
Property Address	42 EMERSON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1971
Document Number	4763/348
Book / Page	4763 / 348
Map Reference	PB 300 PG 223
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2020
Instrument	1965979
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	42 EMERSON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1971

Mortgage

Document Number	4763/350
Date	Aug 26, 2020
Book Page	4763/350
Instrument	1965980

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Hickory Point 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	$4,219.00	$50,278 Land $5,836 Building $44,442	$150,849 Land $17,510 Building $133,339

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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	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.

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 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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