438 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 438 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 877 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$23,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$1,039 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-02-358-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-02-358-015
Alternative APN
  • 12-02-358-015

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area877 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area877 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area133 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number041202358015
Street Address438 E GARFIELD AVE
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526-4546
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionTHE ELMS E20 LT 13 7 W20 LT 14(EX ST)BLK 7 IRREG
Legal Range02E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionELINS
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number13-14
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract2002

Owner

438 E Garfield Ave is owned by a company that bought it in June 2025.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3004 BILLINGS DR, SUFFOLK, VA 23435-3280
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 21, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20255855
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 E Garfield Ave was $1,039.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,039.00$11,139 Land $1,464 Building $9,675$33,420 Land $4,392 Building $29,028

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 438 E Garfield 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

The area around 438 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 RiskNot 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 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 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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