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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$289 (−64.9%)
$3,095
2024
$822 (−56.5%)
$3,095
2023
$1,892 (+5.2%)
$2,885 + $5,608
$8,493
2022
$1,799 (+6.4%)
$2,783 + $16,227
$19,010
2021
$1,690 (−2.1%)
$2,533 + $14,772
$17,305
2020
$1,726 (+3.6%)
$2,405 + $14,023
$16,428
2019
$1,666 (+8.7%)
$2,316 + $13,506
$15,822
2018
$1,532 (−2.3%)
$2,293 + $13,372
$15,665
2017
$1,568 (−1.9%)
$1,558 + $13,025
$14,583
2016
$1,598 (+5.3%)
$1,616 + $13,509
$15,125
2015
$1,518 (+7.6%)
$1,587 + $13,270
$14,857
2014
$1,410 (−1.7%)
$1,571 + $13,139
$14,710
2013
$1,434
$1,630 + $13,632
$15,262
Tax history for 479 W Decatur St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$289 (−64.9%)
$3,095
2024
$822 (−56.5%)
$3,095
2023
$1,892 (+5.2%)
$2,885 + $5,608
$8,493
2022
$1,799 (+6.4%)
$2,783 + $16,227
$19,010
2021
$1,690 (−2.1%)
$2,533 + $14,772
$17,305
2020
$1,726 (+3.6%)
$2,405 + $14,023
$16,428
2019
$1,666 (+8.7%)
$2,316 + $13,506
$15,822
2018
$1,532 (−2.3%)
$2,293 + $13,372
$15,665
2017
$1,568 (−1.9%)
$1,558 + $13,025
$14,583
2016
$1,598 (+5.3%)
$1,616 + $13,509
$15,125
2015
$1,518 (+7.6%)
$1,587 + $13,270
$14,857
2014
$1,410 (−1.7%)
$1,571 + $13,139
$14,710
2013
$1,434
$1,630 + $13,632
$15,262
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R3
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: SUBD W1/2 SE1/4 SEC 15-16-2 W 40 E 97 1/4 LT 7 95BK2627/182 133.75X40
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 5,350
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.12
Depth Footage: 40
Front Footage: 133.75
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL VACANT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,350 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-408-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Decatur, IL • 62522
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Estimated sale price
$15,000 – $18,000
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