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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,744 (+7.8%)
$3,555 + $26,355
$29,910
2024
$1,617 (+13.2%)
$3,555 + $26,355
$29,910
2023
$1,429 (+11.6%)
$3,320 + $24,615
$27,935
2022
$1,280 (+26.9%)
$3,052 + $22,628
$25,680
2021
$1,009 (−5.6%)
$2,785 + $20,646
$23,431
2020
$1,068 (+3.1%)
$2,647 + $18,869
$21,516
2019
$1,036 (−0.5%)
$2,594 + $18,490
$21,084
2018
$1,041 (−0.9%)
$2,592 + $18,479
$21,071
2017
$1,051 (−1.0%)
$2,611 + $18,611
$21,222
2016
$1,062 (+6.0%)
$2,631 + $18,760
$21,391
2015
$1,001 (+6.9%)
$2,600 + $18,538
$21,138
2014
$936 (−17.4%)
$2,600 + $18,538
$21,138
2013
$1,134
$2,892 + $20,618
$23,510
Tax history for 720 Comet Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,744 (+7.8%)
$3,555 + $26,355
$29,910
2024
$1,617 (+13.2%)
$3,555 + $26,355
$29,910
2023
$1,429 (+11.6%)
$3,320 + $24,615
$27,935
2022
$1,280 (+26.9%)
$3,052 + $22,628
$25,680
2021
$1,009 (−5.6%)
$2,785 + $20,646
$23,431
2020
$1,068 (+3.1%)
$2,647 + $18,869
$21,516
2019
$1,036 (−0.5%)
$2,594 + $18,490
$21,084
2018
$1,041 (−0.9%)
$2,592 + $18,479
$21,071
2017
$1,051 (−1.0%)
$2,611 + $18,611
$21,222
2016
$1,062 (+6.0%)
$2,631 + $18,760
$21,391
2015
$1,001 (+6.9%)
$2,600 + $18,538
$21,138
2014
$936 (−17.4%)
$2,600 + $18,538
$21,138
2013
$1,134
$2,892 + $20,618
$23,510
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ELM PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,384
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,384
Building Sq. Ft: 1,384
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0016 B 02 ELM PARK IN E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 35-17-2E S 156 LOT 15 & S 156 W 25 156X85 58 07 2 03 0475 000 00
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 364
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,260
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: HICKORY POINT
Acres: 0.3044
Depth Footage: 85
Front Footage: 156
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: HICKORY POINT
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 07-07-35-177-022
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parsons Accelerated School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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 • 62526
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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
$81,000 – $98,000
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