Macon County property record for 5 Southern Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,819 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-13-30-104-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-13-30-104-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 091330104003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SOUTHERN DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-4638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | GREENBRIER SUBD LOT 6 95BK2593/9 IRREG |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENBRIER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 2402 |
5 Southern Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2005.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SOUTHERN DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-4638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 3639/755 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Southern Dr was $1,819 with exemptions applied, down 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Long Creek Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,819.00 (-3.55%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $43,616 (+9.69%) Land $9,733 Building $33,883 | $130,861 (+9.69%) Land $29,202 Building $101,659 |
| 2024 | $1,886.00 | $39,763 Land $9,415 Building $30,348 | $119,301 Land $28,248 Building $91,053 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5 Southern Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2009 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Southern Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 211 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 |
May also be available: Shawnee Communications, T-Mobile.
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