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453 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 453 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details2 ba · 774 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,662 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$2,600 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$44 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Sale
Sep 2022 Sale
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-11-157-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-11-157-007
Alternative APN
  • 12-11-157-007

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area774 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area774 sqft
Basement Area774 sqft
Unfinished Basement774 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1885
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,662 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions37.5 ft deep x 149 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041211157007
Street Address453 E CENTER ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62526-4619
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionLAKE & COS ADD E37 1/2 LOT 8 BLK 4 149X37.5
Legal Range02E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionCONTRACT FOR DEED
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract3100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address620 VENDELLA CIR, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253-7107
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 1, 2025Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 14, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 7, 2022Deed, Transfer
Oct 4, 2021Deed, Transfer
Apr 6, 2018Deed, Transfer
May 16, 2016Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 18, 2013Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222001634
Deed Book / Page4916 / 702
Prior Transfer DateSep 28, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc004853/382
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateAug 1, 2025
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number2025R008465
Map ReferenceBK 34 PG 428
Instrument DateJul 30, 2025
Instrument2025R-008465
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 576, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544-0576

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address620 VENDELLA CIR, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253-7107

September 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 14, 2022
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number004916/702
Book / Page4916 / 702
Map ReferenceBK 149 PG 377
Instrument DateSep 12, 2022
Instrument2001634
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3015 E NEW YORK ST # STA2-287, STA2-287, AURORA, IL 60504-5162

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address457 LAURENCE DR # 111, 111, HEATH, TX 75032-2092
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateFeb 7, 2022
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number004877/560
Book / Page4877 / 560
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2022
Instrument1992325
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3015 E NEW YORK ST # A2-287, A2, AURORA, IL 60504-5165
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateOct 4, 2021
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number004853/382
Book / Page4853 / 382
Map ReferencePB 34 PG 428
Instrument DateSep 28, 2021
Instrument1986312
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateApr 6, 2018
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number004615/218
Book / Page4615 / 218
Map ReferenceBK 34 PG 428
Instrument DateApr 5, 2017
Instrument1931782
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$15.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619

May 2016: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMay 16, 2016
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number004498/302
Book / Page4498 / 302
Instrument DateApr 15, 2016
Instrument1903165
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$33.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address707 DIABLO AVE APT 8, 8, NOVATO, CA 94947-4016

October 2013: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateOct 18, 2013
Property Address453 E CENTER ST, DECATUR, IL 62526-4619
Document Number004336/157
Book / Page4336 / 157
Map ReferenceMB34 PG428
Instrument DateOct 18, 2013
Instrument1863221
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address206 S ANCHOR RD, DECATUR, IL 62522-1003
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$44.00 (-60.71%)$474 (-59.28%) Land $474$1,422 (-59.28%) Land $1,422
2024$112.00$1,164 Land $442 Building $722$3,492 Land $1,326 Building $2,166

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

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

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 277 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
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

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