57 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 57 Emerson Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,074 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.44 acres (19,166 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$147,500 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,806 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-35-152-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-35-152-014`
Alternative APN	`07-35-152-014`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,074 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,074 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	19,166 sqft (0.44 acres)
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	30 sqft
Deck Area	413 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070735152014
Street Address	57 EMERSON CT
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-1924
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	L 0004 B 00 BRETTWOOD HEIGHTS 3RD ADD LOT 4 EXC W 120 IRREG
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	BRETTWOOD HEIGHTS 3RD ADD
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	2904

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	57 EMERSON CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-1924
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20201965083
Deed Book / Page	4759 / 766
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2020
Property Address	57 EMERSON CT, DECATUR, IL 62526-1924
Document Number	4759/766
Book / Page	4759 / 766
Map Reference	PB 300 PG 223
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2020
Instrument	1965083
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$221.25
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety

Mortgage

Document Number	1965084
Date	Aug 11, 2020
Instrument	1965084

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Hickory Point 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	$4,806.00	$58,124 Land $5,119 Building $53,005	$174,390 Land $15,359 Building $159,031

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.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	20 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	10 of 20
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2011 · 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

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 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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