Off Market4431d on market

5007 E Melwood Ave

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$151,500

$57/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

2,666Sqft

0.46 acLot

1957Built

Property DNA

3 highlights

Other Style

Built 1957 · 69 years of history

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning

2.5-Car Garage

Attached · Garage

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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4431 days on market

Established listing

$57/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1957

When you walk in you will want to sit right down and enjoy the quiet charm of this cozy, yet open concept.... Bright & Cheery... Clean & Neat... You will find this one ready for even the most discriminating buyers...

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$998/month

Principal & Interest$796

Property Tax$152

Insurance$51

Down payment20% ($30,300)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $121,200 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1957

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

Parking2 Attached Garage spaces

Lot0.46 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleOther

Year built1957

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

RoofOther

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached, Garage

Garage2.5 spaces

BasementFull,Partial

Fireplaces1

FencingYard Fenced

Lot0.46 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

ZoningRES

Annual tax$2,532

Parcel091317227007

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

8 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Fireplace

Main Level Primary

Appliances

Dishwasher

Gas Water Heater

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Heating

Forced Air

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Exterior Features

Exterior

Fence

Parking

Attached

Garage

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Room details

13 rooms detailed

Primary Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom

Tub Shower

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market4431

Est. value$151,500

Est. rent$1,637/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$57

On marketAug 9, 2013

PostedJan 18, 2023

Last sold$138,000

MLS updatedNov 21, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Decatur?

3 schools rated nearby

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.3 mi

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

4.3 mi

Eisenhower High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.2 mi

Location

Decatur, IL, 62521

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Feb 17, 2014Sold$138,000$52CIBR

Sold$138,000

Feb 17, 2014•$52/sqft•CIBR

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$151,500

Est. rent$1,637/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,102/mo

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