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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43 (−3.6%)
$859 + $14,391
$15,250
2024
$45 (−2.7%)
$859 + $14,391
$15,250
2023
$46 (−2.7%)
$801 + $13,416
$14,217
2022
$47 (−21.4%)
$773 + $12,941
$13,714
2021
$60 (−46.3%)
$704 + $11,960
$12,664
2020
$112 (−7.6%)
$668 + $11,354
$12,022
2019
$122 (−27.4%)
$643 + $10,935
$11,578
2018
$168 (−6.2%)
$637 + $10,827
$11,464
2017
$179 (−0.9%)
$1,623 + $10,973
$12,596
2016
$180 (+3.6%)
$1,683 + $11,381
$13,064
2015
$174 (+6.4%)
$1,653 + $11,180
$12,833
2014
$164 (−20.2%)
$1,637 + $11,069
$12,706
2013
$205
$1,698 + $11,485
$13,183
Tax history for 705 S 17th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43 (−3.6%)
$859 + $14,391
$15,250
2024
$45 (−2.7%)
$859 + $14,391
$15,250
2023
$46 (−2.7%)
$801 + $13,416
$14,217
2022
$47 (−21.4%)
$773 + $12,941
$13,714
2021
$60 (−46.3%)
$704 + $11,960
$12,664
2020
$112 (−7.6%)
$668 + $11,354
$12,022
2019
$122 (−27.4%)
$643 + $10,935
$11,578
2018
$168 (−6.2%)
$637 + $10,827
$11,464
2017
$179 (−0.9%)
$1,623 + $10,973
$12,596
2016
$180 (+3.6%)
$1,683 + $11,381
$13,064
2015
$174 (+6.4%)
$1,653 + $11,180
$12,833
2014
$164 (−20.2%)
$1,637 + $11,069
$12,706
2013
$205
$1,698 + $11,485
$13,183
*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
Subdivision Name: ANDREW J ANDERSONS 1ST ADD
Legal Description: L 0001 B 03 ANDREW J ANDERSONS 1ST ADD N79.6 99BK2921/938 79.6X50
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 3,980
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.09
Depth Footage: 50
Front Footage: 79.6
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,980 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-13-353-013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Muffley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62521
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$37,000 – $45,000
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