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Last sold for $155,000 on Mar 11, 2020

261 SOUTHMORELAND PL

DECATUR, IL 62521
3
Baths
1,795 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Mar 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,315 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$62,957 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,043
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,914
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,890

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 221 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Eisenhower High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
E. J. Muffley Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.4 mi
M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.3 mi

District: Decatur School District 61

Neighborhood · ZIP 62521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,847
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.522 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,684
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

261 Southmoreland Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Macon County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Macon County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Southmoreland

How it measures up in Decatur 62521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 62521.

Living area1,795 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 261 Southmoreland Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthmorelandDecatur 62521Macon County
Living areabigger than1,795 ft²45% of homes80% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac73% of homes74% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than194819% of homes22% of homes32% of homes

About 261 Southmoreland Pl

When did 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL last sell?

261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL last sold on Mar 11, 2020 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL?

261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL has 3 bathrooms, 1,795 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL built?

261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL?

261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL is assigned to Eisenhower High School (high), rated F; E. J. Muffley Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Stephen Decatur Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Decatur School District 61. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62521?

Among the 14,947 homes in Decatur 62521, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,795 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1948 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL was $5,315. The county assessed it at $62,957.

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