601 Simpson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 601 Simpson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.99 acres (43,124 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$25,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,593 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-35-376-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-35-376-001`
Alternative APN	`07-35-376-001`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,582 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,582 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	43,124 sqft (0.99 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Deck Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070735376001
Street Address	601 SIMPSON AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-2460
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	L 0006 B 00 FRANK R SNYDERS 2ND SUBD BEG AT NW COR OF L6 E119.8 00BK2975/153 IRREG S179.32 W3.9 S178.5 W148 NE 180.9 N 180.31
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	FRANK R SNYDERS SECOND SUB
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1029
Census Tract	2904

Owner

601 Simpson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	601 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2460
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 1, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211977512
Deed Book / Page	4816 / 749
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2021
Property Address	601 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2460
Document Number	4816/749
Book / Page	4816 / 749
Map Reference	PB 958 PG 85
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2021
Instrument	1977512
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$37.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2460

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Simpson Ave was $3,593.

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	$3,593.00	$38,974 Land $5,688 Building $33,286	$116,934 Land $17,066 Building $99,868

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 Simpson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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	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

Wildfire risk around 601 Simpson Ave 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.

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 237 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