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Off Market2887d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs

5542 Melwood Ave

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$88,800

$86/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

1,030Sqft

1935Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Other Style

Built 1935 · 91 years of history

2-Car Garage

Detached · Garage

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

2887 days on market

Established listing

$86/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1935 · Historic

Fall in love with this well maintained bungalow with 2 car garage and lovely covered front porch. Located in a quiet and safe neighborhood with plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Newer 95% efficient furnace and air conditioner keep the power bills low. Unfinished basement with carpeting allows for additional living space or work-space for the hobbyist in your family. Close to major employers and Mt. Zion!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$579/month

Principal & Interest$461

Property Tax$89

Insurance$30

Down payment20% ($17,760)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $71,040 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1935

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

Parking2 Garage spaces

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleOther

Year built1935

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

RoofShingle

ConstructionAluminum Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached, Garage

Garage2 spaces

BasementUnfinished,Partial

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

ZoningRES

Annual tax$383

Parcel091309379006

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Main Level Primary

Appliances

Dryer

Freezer

Gas Water Heater

Oven

Range

Washer

Heating

Forced Air

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached

Garage

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Room details

8 rooms detailed

Primary Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

11.2×11.1 ft

Bedroom

Main

11.7×11.7 ft

Bathroom

Tub Shower

Bathroom

Main

Dining Room

Main

13.5×12.1 ft

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2887

Est. value$88,800

Est. rent$992/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$86

On marketOct 20, 2017

PostedJan 18, 2023

Last sold$53,000

MLS updatedNov 21, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Decatur?

3 schools rated nearby

1

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.4 mi

1

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

4.3 mi

2

Eisenhower High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.3 mi

Location

Decatur, IL, 62521

Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

May 11, 2018Sold$53,000$51CIBR

Sold$53,000

May 11, 2018•$51/sqft•CIBR

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

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ArgentaBlue MoundDalton CityDecaturMaconMaroaMount ZionNiantic

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Est. value$88,800

Est. rent$992/mo

Affordability$663/mo

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