524 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 524 E Center St, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,600 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$16,000 (May 2007)
Tax Bill	$44 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-11-156-028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-11-156-028`
Alternative APN	`12-11-156-028`

Exterior

Lot Area	5,600 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	40 ft deep x 140 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041211156028
Street Address	524 E CENTER ST
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-4622
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	H A WOODS 2ND ADD LOT 25 BLK 2 140X40
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	16N
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	H A WOODS SECOND ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	3100

Owner

524 E Center St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2007.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1099 W MACON ST, DECATUR, IL 62522-2927
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 14, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 1, 2000
Deed Document Number	20071728535
Deed Book / Page	3802 / 94
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 15, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	3802/094
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E Center St was $44, up 4.8% from the year before.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Decatur Township
Municipality	Decatur City
Unified School District	Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$44.00 (+4.76%)	$474 (+7.24%) Land $474	$1,422 (+7.24%) Land $1,422
2024	$42.00	$442 Land $442	$1,326 Land $1,326

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 524 E Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 524 E Center St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 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
AT&T DSL	100 / 20