Macon County property record for 5502 N Rte 48, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,500 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,399 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-08-20-252-007 |
| Primary APN | 18-08-20-252-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 180820252007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5502 N ROUTE 48 |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-8740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CUNDIFF ADDN LOT 26 200X100 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUNDIFF ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITMORE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5062 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
5502 N Rte 48 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
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 | 5502 N ROUTE 48, DECATUR, IL 62526-8740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051693608 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3648 / 429 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5502 N Rte 48 was $1,399 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Whitmore Township |
| Unified School District | Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,399.00 | $26,627 Land $4,699 Building $21,928 | $79,889 Land $14,098 Building $65,791 |
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 5502 N Rte 48 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · river or lake flooding |
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 5502 N Rte 48 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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