76 Benton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 76 Benton Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.47 acres (20,495 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$87,000 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill	$2,900 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2018 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-34-252-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-34-252-003`
Alternative APN	`07-34-252-003`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,508 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,508 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	20,495 sqft (0.47 acres)
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070734252003
Street Address	76 BENTON DR
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-1480
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	WM B HOSTETLERS 2ND ADD L 46 03BK3433/300 IRREG 96BK2653/275 76,000 03BK3294/15 03BK3404/846
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	WM B HOSTETLERS SECOND ADD
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1034
Census Tract	2904

Owner

76 Benton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2003.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	76 BENTON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1480
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jan 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CEFCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 2003 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	76 BENTON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1480
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1929318
Date	Jan 30, 2018
Instrument	1929318

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	76 BENTON DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-1480
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2020

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4721/419
Date	Jan 27, 2020
Book Page	4721/419
Instrument	1956750

Lender

Name	CEFCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	276 Months
Due	Jan 26, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 76 Benton Dr was $2,900 with exemptions applied.

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	$2,900.00	$41,437 Land $8,714 Building $32,723	$124,324 Land $26,145 Building $98,179

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

FEMA maps place 76 Benton Dr 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 76 Benton Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 257 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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