Macon County property record for 974 E Prairie St, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,567 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-14-251-022 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-14-251-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,567 sqft (0.082 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 41.3 ft deep x 86.8 ft wide |
| Account Number | 041214251022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 E PRAIRIE ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-1945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0020 B 01 B H CASSELLS 9TH ADD EX N 65 99BK2861/640 86.75X41.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | B H CASSELLS 9TH ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
974 E Prairie St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1999.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 E PRAIRIE ST, DECATUR, IL 62521-1945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 E Prairie St was $466 with exemptions applied.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $466.00 | $13,001 Land $384 Building $12,617 | $39,007 Land $1,152 Building $37,855 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 974 E Prairie St 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.
The area around 974 E Prairie 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 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.
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 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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