Macon County property record for 490 E Elwin Rd, Decatur, IL 62521 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 139,828 sqft (3.21 acres) |
| Garage | 144 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $2,075.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 17-16-02-200-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,008 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 139,828 sqft (3.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 144 sqft Garage |
| Account Number | 171602200021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 E ELWIN RD |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-8460 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E300 W1338.85 S465.6 OF LT 1 SUBD TO ROW GRANTED TO THOMAS ATTERBERRY EX W10.68 ACE1/2 LT 1 NE1/4 01BK3110/691 94BK2564/688 2 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBD TO ROW GRANTED |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SOUTH WHEATLAND |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| Census Tract | 2601 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 17-16-02-200-021
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 E ELWIN RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-8460 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | South Wheatland Township |
| Unified School District | Meridian Community Unit School District 15 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,075.00 | $37,777 Land $8,139 Building $29,638 | $113,342 Land $24,419 Building $88,923 |
490 E Elwin Rd is in FEMA Zone A, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Macon County (17115C), updated November 28, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A 1% annual chance, no base flood elevation determined |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 71st in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 5,882 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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