Sold233d on market
5475 Melwood Ave
Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County
$160,000
$90/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,786Sqft
0.53 acLot
1946Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1946 · 80 years of history
Ritchie Heights
62521
Outdoor Living
Rear Porch · Patio · Deck
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2.5-Car Garage
Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 233 days ago · 8 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
8 views
People checking out this listing
233 days on market
Established listing
$90/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1946
Cute with Character on half an acre lot on the Eastside! Check out this 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house. Main floor you’ll walk into the Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling and beams, very light and BRIGHT! Lots of natural light leading to dining area. Great Kitchen space with pantry and all appliances are included. Finishing off the main floor you have two bedrooms and a full bath, one of the bedrooms could be used as the primary. Traveling upstairs you have another large bedroom with 3/4 bath and deep closet. Second floor also has charming built-in bookshelves and cove for reading nook or office. Basement offers endless options for storage, workout room, family room or whatever with walkout sliding doors. Enjoy the shade on the covered deck that leads out to the fenced backyard. Detached garage for 2.5 cars measuring 24’x26’. Come check it out! Lots to love!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,054/month
Principal & Interest$841
Property Tax$160
Insurance$53
Down payment20% ($32,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $128,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1946
HeatingGas, Hot Water, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.53 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleOther
Year built1946
Systems
HeatingGas, Hot Water, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
RoofOther,Shingle
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage
Garage2.5 spaces
BasementWalk-Out Access,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingYard Fenced
Lot0.53 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62521
ZoningRES
Annual tax$3,542
Parcel091316126009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Bath in Primary Bedroom
Main Level Primary
Pantry
Appliances
Dryer
Dishwasher
Gas Water Heater
Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Heating
Gas
Hot Water
Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Windows
Replacement Windows
Exterior Features
Exterior
Deck
Fence
Shed
Parking
Detached
Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Rear Porch
Patio
Deck
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
SecondDining Room
MainOther
MainTub Shower
Other
SecondListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market233
Est. value$168,200
Est. rent$1,768/mo
Tax rate2.18%
Price/sqft$90
On marketJul 12, 2025
PostedJul 12, 2025
Last sold$160,000
MLS updatedAug 18, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Decatur?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Decatur, IL, 62521
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 18, 2025Sold$160,000$90CIBR
Aug 7, 2025Pending Sale$155,000$87CIBR
Jul 19, 2025Contingent$155,000$87CIBR
Jul 12, 2025Listed For Sale$155,000$87CIBR
Jun 16, 2016Sold$99,000$55CIBR
Jul 16, 2015Sold$60,000$34Public Record
Sold$160,000
Aug 18, 2025•$90/sqft•CIBR
Pending Sale$155,000
Aug 7, 2025•$87/sqft•CIBR
Contingent$155,000
Jul 19, 2025•$87/sqft•CIBR
Listed For Sale$155,000
Jul 12, 2025•$87/sqft•CIBR
Sold$99,000
Jun 16, 2016•$55/sqft•CIBR
Sold$60,000
Jul 16, 2015•$34/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$3,542$41,242
Apr 9, 2023$3,330$38,322
Apr 9, 2022$3,160$36,032
Apr 9, 2021$2,978$34,159
Apr 9, 2020$3,054$33,297
Apr 9, 2019$2,907$32,647
Apr 9, 2018$2,800$31,931
Apr 9, 2017$2,756$31,536
Apr 9, 2016$2,190$20,260
Apr 9, 2015$2,090$20,000
Apr 9, 2014$3,395$40,380
Apr 9, 2013$3,354$40,380
Apr 9, 2012$3,277$40,380
Apr 9, 2011—$40,380
Apr 9, 2010—$42,256
Apr 9, 2009—$42,256
Apr 9, 2006—$36,243
Apr 9, 2005—$36,243
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Local context around this listing
Decatur, IL • Macon County
Nearby cities
ArgentaBlue MoundDalton CityDecaturMaconMaroaMount ZionNiantic
Nearby zip codes
62521625226252362524625256252662532
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