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842 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 Property Records

Macon County property record for 842 E Main St, Decatur, IL 62521

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$64 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Transfer
May 2017 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-12-14-181-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-12-14-181-023
Alternative APN
  • 12-14-181-023

Exterior

Lot Area6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions40 ft deep x 160 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number041214181023
Street Address842 E MAIN ST
CityDECATUR
StateIL
Zip62521-2710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionL 0015 B 04 B H CASSELLS ADD 160X40
Legal SubdivisionB H CASSELLS ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionDECATUR
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract200

Owner

842 E Main St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.

Source: Macon County records, as of August 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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3424 SULLIVAN DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-8461
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 8, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 17, 2015Public Action, Foreclosure
Dec 28, 2012Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2015
Deed SaleNov 17, 2015
Prior SaleDec 28, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20151896266
Deed Book / Page4468 / 287
Last Transfer DateFeb 17, 2017
Transfer Doc4560/272
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateSep 22, 2020
Property Address842 E MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2710
Document Number004769/903
Book / Page4769 / 903
Map ReferencePB 300 PG 84
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument1967390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3424 SULLIVAN DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-8461

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateMay 8, 2017
Property Address842 E MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2710
Document Number004560/272
Book / Page4560 / 272
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 148
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2017
Instrument1918470
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address20 TOWNE DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-4204

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3424 SULLIVAN DR, DECATUR, IL 62526-8461

November 2015: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateNov 17, 2015
Property Address842 E MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2710
Document Number004468/287
Book / Page4468 / 287
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 148
Instrument DateNov 17, 2015
Instrument1896266
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 TOWNE DR # 129, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-4204
Mail Care OfPIP WEST LLC
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateDec 28, 2012
Property Address842 E MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2710
Document Number004272/881
Book / Page4272 / 881
Map ReferenceMB6 PG148
Instrument DateJan 8, 2010
Instrument1847498
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$12.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address842 E MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-2710

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 842 E Main St was $64.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionDecatur Township
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur School District 61 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$64.00$691 Land $691$2,073 Land $2,073

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 842 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 842 E Main St 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 RiskNot 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 SystemDECATUR
serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 544 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

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