Macon County property record for 740 Simpson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 768 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,120 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-35-327-015 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-35-327-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Account Number | 070735327015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 SIMPSON AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-2463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0015 B 02 THE HIGHLANDS AN ADD OF O L TO CITY OF DECATUR 95BK2608/700 IRREG |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HIGHLANDS AN ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2904 |
740 Simpson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211974996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4805 / 182 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 740 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2463 |
| Document Number | 0000007785 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $18,180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 740 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2463 |
| Document Number | 0000007785, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267785 |
| Name | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
| Rate | 5.63% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 740 SIMPSON AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2463 |
| Document Number | 4805/182 |
| Book / Page | 4805 / 182 |
| Map Reference | BK 745 PG 217 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1974996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $141.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Simpson Ave was $2,120 with exemptions applied.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,120.00 | $30,992 Land $4,264 Building $26,728 | $92,985 Land $12,793 Building $80,192 |
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 740 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.
The area around 740 Simpson Ave 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 |
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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 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 |
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