Off Market11725d on market

5242 Melwood Ct

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$170,600

$161/sqft

2Baths

1,062Sqft

0.22 acLot

1981Built

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11725 days on market

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$161/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1981

This is a 1062 square foot, 2.0 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 5242 Melwood Ct, Decatur, IL 62521.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,124/month

Principal & Interest$897

Property Tax$171

Insurance$57

Down payment20% ($34,120)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $136,480 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1981

CoolingCentral

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot9,583 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1981

Systems

CoolingCentral

ConstructionFrame

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

BasementPartially finished

Lot9,583 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

Annual tax$5,772

Parcel091316106011

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Wood

Parking

Garage - Attached

Construction

Frame

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market11725

Est. value$170,600

Est. rent$1,362/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$161

Last sold$107,000

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How are the schools in Decatur?

3 schools rated nearby

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.4 mi

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

4.5 mi

Eisenhower High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.4 mi

Location

Decatur, IL, 62521

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 1, 1994Sold$107,000$101Agent Provided

Sold$107,000

Mar 1, 1994•$101/sqft•Agent Provided

Tax history

18 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$5,772$57,434

Apr 8, 2023$5,497$53,367

Apr 8, 2022$5,279$50,177

Apr 8, 2021$5,031$47,570

Apr 8, 2020$5,187$46,369

Apr 8, 2019$4,960$45,465

Apr 8, 2018$4,801$44,469

Apr 8, 2017$3,552$43,920

Apr 8, 2016$3,556$43,894

Apr 8, 2015$3,379$43,330

Apr 8, 2014$3,169$43,330

Apr 8, 2013$3,154$43,330

Apr 8, 2012$3,177$43,330

Apr 8, 2011—$43,330

Apr 8, 2010—$45,343

Apr 8, 2009—$45,343

Apr 8, 2006—$40,641

Apr 8, 2005—$40,641

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

62521625226252362524625256252662532

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Est. value$170,600

Est. rent$1,362/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,241/mo

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