Sold122d on market
5527 E Melwood Ave
Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County
$155,000
$69/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,243Sqft
0.48 acLot
1959Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1959 · 67 years of history
3-Car Garage
Attached · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
10 views
People checking out this listing
122 days on market
Established listing
$69/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1959
Welcome home to this corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. The house has been well maintained and is waiting for you to put your own touches on it. The house had new Andersen windows installed in 2019. This house has been pre-inspected for buyers confidence in this great home. Watch the fall leaves change on the wrap around porch while enjoying children or pets play in the large fenced yard. The large yard extends past the fence line, please refer to parcel view to see lot lines. There is a shed for yard tool storage. The detached 2 plus car garage has climate control for the project lover. Make this one yours before it's gone. All appliances stay, including the second fridge in the basement. Call your realtor today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights large fenced yard, corner lot, and new andersen windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,021/month
Principal & Interest$815
Property Tax$155
Insurance$52
Down payment20% ($31,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $124,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1959
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.48 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1959
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofShingle
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Detached, Garage
Garage3 spaces
BasementFinished,Unfinished,Full
FencingYard Fenced
Lot0.48 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood62521
ZoningRES
Annual tax$3,094
Parcel091316127021
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Main Level Primary
Appliances
Dryer
Dishwasher
Gas Water Heater
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Exterior
Fence
Parking
Attached
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainDining Room
MainFamily Room
BasementOther
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market122
Est. value$151,900
Est. rent$1,850/mo
Tax rate2.18%
Price/sqft$69
On marketAug 29, 2025
PostedAug 29, 2025
Last sold$155,000
MLS updatedDec 5, 2025
Tour days6
Views10
How are the schools in Decatur?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Decatur, IL, 62521
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2025Sold$155,000$69CIBR
Nov 12, 2025Pending Sale$157,500$70CIBR
Oct 5, 2025Price Change$157,500$70CIBR
Aug 29, 2025Listed For Sale$160,000$71CIBR
Sold$155,000
Dec 5, 2025•$69/sqft•CIBR
Pending Sale$157,500
Nov 12, 2025•$70/sqft•CIBR
Price Change$157,500
Oct 5, 2025•$70/sqft•CIBR
Listed For Sale$160,000
Aug 29, 2025•$71/sqft•CIBR
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,332$44,157
Apr 7, 2023$3,094$41,031
Apr 7, 2022$2,902$38,579
Apr 7, 2021$2,705$36,574
Apr 7, 2020$2,758$35,651
Apr 7, 2019$2,614$34,955
Apr 7, 2018$2,504$34,189
Apr 7, 2017$2,457$33,767
Apr 7, 2016$2,459$33,746
Apr 7, 2015$2,332$33,313
Apr 7, 2014$2,187$33,313
Apr 7, 2013$2,177$33,313
Apr 7, 2012$2,222$33,313
Apr 7, 2011—$33,313
Apr 7, 2010—$34,861
Apr 7, 2009—$34,861
Apr 7, 2006—$29,234
Apr 7, 2005—$29,234
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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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