Macon County property record for 981 E Marlin Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-26-253-018 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-26-253-018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
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| Account Number | 041226253018 |
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| Street Address | 981 E MARLIN DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62521-5579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0056 B 00 BAYSHORES NORTH E 1/2 LOT 57 & ALL IRREG |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSHORE NORTH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 04-12-26-253-018
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 981 E MARLIN DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5579 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STALEY CU |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BUSEY BANK |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE SERVICES III LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171917464 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4555 / 931 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 981 E MARLIN DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5579 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 06, 2021 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4848/469 |
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| Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4848/469 |
| Instrument | 1985004 |
| Name | STALEY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 981 E MARLIN DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5579 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | MACON COUNTY TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1926882 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1926882 |
| Name | BUSEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 981 E MARLIN DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5579 |
| Document Number | 4555/931 |
| Book / Page | 4555 / 931 |
| Map Reference | PL 1832 PG 136 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1917464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 981 E MARLIN DR, DECATUR, IL 62521-5579 |
| Document Number | 4555/932 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 4555/932 |
| Instrument | 1917465 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SERVICES III LLC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2047 |
| Rate | 4.75% |
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Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Decatur Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,741.00 | $67,526 Land $9,665 Building $57,861 | $202,598 Land $28,998 Building $173,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 28, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 37 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DECATUR serves 76,122 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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