Macon County property record for 511 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,013 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-02-304-005 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-02-304-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 59 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 041202304005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 E MELROSE CT |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-4223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | KENMORE 3RD ADD LOT 10 100X59 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENMORE 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20131863478 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4337 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 511 E MELROSE CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-4223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4772/536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 4772/536 |
| Instrument | 1967916 |
| Name | CITY OF DECATUR |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $1,013.00 | $21,856 Land $2,463 Building $19,393 | $65,575 Land $7,390 Building $58,185 |
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.
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.
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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