Macon County property record for 448 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-02-358-017 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-02-358-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041202358017 |
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| Street Address | 448 E GARFIELD AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-4546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | THE ELMS E40 LOT 15 (EX ST) BLK 7 IRREG |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
448 E Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 448 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-4546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242022062 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4996 / 715 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 448 E GARFIELD AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-4546 |
| Document Number | 004996/715 |
| Book / Page | 4996 / 715 |
| Map Reference | BK 22 PG 614 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2022062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $142.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2110 S REDONDO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016-1228 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 448 E Garfield Ave was $1,220.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,220.00 | $13,079 Land $1,947 Building $11,132 | $39,241 Land $5,842 Building $33,399 |
| 2022 | $1,103.00 | $10,792 Land $1,620 Building $9,172 | $32,379 Land $4,860 Building $27,519 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 448 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.
The area around 448 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
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