Macon County property record for 540 E Grove Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,499 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-26-380-001 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-26-380-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
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| Account Number | 041226380001 |
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| Street Address | 540 E GROVE RD |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-5704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | S655.61 OF W 265.60 OF SE 1/4 SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
540 E Grove Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E GROVE RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-5704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS |
| Aug 6, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201957690 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4725 / 828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 E GROVE RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-5704 |
| Document Number | 4725/828 |
| Book / Page | 4725 / 828 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1957690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $267.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 540 E GROVE RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-5704 |
| Document Number | 1957691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1957691 |
| Name | TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.03% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 E GROVE RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-5704 |
| Document Number | 4635/736 |
| Book / Page | 4635 / 736 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1936226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 E GROVE RD, DECATUR, IL 62521-5704 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E Grove Rd was $3,499 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,499.00 | $47,826 Land $12,310 Building $35,516 | $143,493 Land $36,934 Building $106,559 |
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 540 E Grove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 540 E Grove Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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 285 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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