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856 S ILLINOIS ST

DECATUR, IL 62521
2
Baths
899 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$105 (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.$1,126 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,126
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,378

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.39
1
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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
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.Deck · 16 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
South Shores Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.6 mi
M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.7 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

856 S Illinois St 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Decatur 62521
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Macon County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Decatur 62521

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 area899 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 856 S Illinois St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMueller ParkDecatur 62521Macon County
Living areabigger than899 ft²47% of homes13% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac28% of homes13% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than191132% of homes4% of homes10% of homes

About 856 S Illinois St

When did 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL last sell?

856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL last sold on Oct 1, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL?

856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL has 2 bathrooms, 899 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL built?

856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL?

856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL is assigned to Eisenhower High School (high), rated F; South Shores 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 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL compare to other homes in Decatur 62521?

Among the 14,947 homes in Decatur 62521, it is bigger than 13% of them (899 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1911 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 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 S Illinois St, Decatur, IL was $105. The county assessed it at $1,126.

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