Macon County property record for 48 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 07-07-35-152-018 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-35-152-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070735152018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 EMERSON CT |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0001 B 00 BRETTWOOD HTS 3RD ADD BEG AT SW COR LT1 NLY ALNG W IN LT1 180E 221.35TO PT ON E IN IRREG LT 1 SWLY 295 TO P O B 5 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRETTWOOD HTS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 2904 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 EMERSON CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,283.00 | $45,459 Land $4,991 Building $40,468 | $136,390 Land $14,974 Building $121,416 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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