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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$932 (+3.4%)
$468 + $9,515
$9,983
2024
$901 (+0.8%)
$468 + $9,515
$9,983
2023
$893 (+6.2%)
$436 + $8,870
$9,306
2022
$842 (+6.4%)
$421 + $8,556
$8,977
2021
$791 (−2.1%)
$383 + $7,712
$8,095
2020
$808 (+3.6%)
$364 + $7,321
$7,685
2019
$779 (−7.6%)
$351 + $7,051
$7,402
2018
$843 (−2.3%)
$348 + $6,981
$7,329
2017
$863 (−1.9%)
$244 + $7,782
$8,026
2016
$880 (−5.7%)
$253 + $8,072
$8,325
2015
$933 (+7.6%)
$222 + $8,909
$9,131
2014
$867 (−1.6%)
$220 + $8,821
$9,041
2013
$881
$228 + $9,152
$9,380
Tax history for 868 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$932 (+3.4%)
$468 + $9,515
$9,983
2024
$901 (+0.8%)
$468 + $9,515
$9,983
2023
$893 (+6.2%)
$436 + $8,870
$9,306
2022
$842 (+6.4%)
$421 + $8,556
$8,977
2021
$791 (−2.1%)
$383 + $7,712
$8,095
2020
$808 (+3.6%)
$364 + $7,321
$7,685
2019
$779 (−7.6%)
$351 + $7,051
$7,402
2018
$843 (−2.3%)
$348 + $6,981
$7,329
2017
$863 (−1.9%)
$244 + $7,782
$8,026
2016
$880 (−5.7%)
$253 + $8,072
$8,325
2015
$933 (+7.6%)
$222 + $8,909
$9,131
2014
$867 (−1.6%)
$220 + $8,821
$9,041
2013
$881
$228 + $9,152
$9,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
148 ft.
Lot depth
42 ft.
Lot size
6,229 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
920
Year built
1926
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-10-178-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 920
Above Grade Finished Area: 920
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: None
Lot Size : 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $893
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Location Information
Subdivision Name: L Towls 2nd Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,229 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-10-178-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
4/10 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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Estimated sale price
$21,000 – $25,000
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