954 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 Property Records

Macon County property record for 954 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$235 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-12-02-457-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-12-02-457-020`
Alternative APN	`12-02-457-020`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	672 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	40 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Location & Zoning

Account Number	041202457020
Street Address	954 E GARFIELD AVE
City	DECATUR
State	IL
Zip	62526-4823
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	ELMHURST LOT 233 125X40
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	16N
Legal Section	02
Legal Subdivision	ELMHURST
Legal Lot Number	233
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	DECATUR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	2100

Owner

954 E Garfield Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 373, TOWER HILL, IL 62571-0373
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	Nov 26, 2012
Deed Sale	Nov 26, 2012
Deed Document Number	20121845597
Deed Book / Page	4265 / 180
Last Transfer Date	Apr 29, 2025
Transfer Doc	0000004465
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 954 E Garfield Ave was $235.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Decatur 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	$235.00	$2,524 Land $469 Building $2,055	$7,573 Land $1,407 Building $6,166

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 954 E Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 954 E Garfield 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

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 295 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20