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$70,077$78 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5 CENTRAL DR

DECATUR, IL 62526
1
Baths
900 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$70K
$66K low$74K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$470 (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.$21,837 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,584
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,253
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,357
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,517

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.49
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
71
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
MacArthur High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Parsons Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.7 mi

District: Decatur School District 61

Neighborhood · ZIP 62526These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.91%
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.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,459
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,128
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

5 Central Dr 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Macon County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Macon County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Macon County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in The Elms
  • Older than 73% of homes in Macon County

What homes are worth in Decatur 62526

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$27K$304K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Decatur 62526.

How it measures up in Decatur 62526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 62526.

Estimated value$70,077
CheaperTypical $103,078Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,078 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 5 Central Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe ElmsDecatur 62526Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$70,07752% of homes35% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7868% of homes38% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²37% of homes25% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²2% of homes3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than194147% of homes28% of homes27% of homes

About 5 Central Dr

How much is 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL is $70,077 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $65,677 to $74,477. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL last sell?

5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL?

5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL has 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL built?

5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL?

5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL is assigned to MacArthur High School (high), rated F; Stephen Decatur Middle School (middle), rated F; Parsons Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Decatur School District 61. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62526?

Among the 11,429 homes in Decatur 62526, it is worth more than 35% of them ($70,077 against a typical $103,078), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($78 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 25% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,078 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1941 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Central Dr, Decatur, IL was $470. The county assessed it at $21,837.

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