Sold134d on market

5231 Melwood Ct

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$167,000

$101/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,648Sqft

0.15 acLot

1987Built

Property DNA

6 highlights

Ranch Style

Built 1987 · 39 years of history

Kellys 2nd Add

62521

Outdoor Living

Front Porch

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning

Shed(s)

2-Car Garage

Attached · Garage

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Listed 134 days ago · 3 views

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

134 days on market

Established listing

$101/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

High

This home ranks in the top 21% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1987

Are you searching for a maintenance-free ranch on Decatur's east side? Features 3 bedrooms 2 full baths & attached 2 car garage. As you enter this home a large living room with a bay window will welcome you. you'll find a spacious family room open with wood burning fireplace and dining area and sunroom. Most of the flooring has been replaced with vinyl plank flooring. (Sun room not included in square footage). Multiple updates in the last 3 years that include major items such as, Roof 2024, Furnace and AC & Water Heater. There are too many updates to mention here but your agent will have access to a complete list of all updates done in the last 3 years.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights wood burning fireplace, spacious family room, and dining area as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,100/month

Principal & Interest$878

Property Tax$167

Insurance$56

Down payment20% ($33,400)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $133,600 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1987

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

Parking2 Attached Garage spaces

Lot6,534 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleRanch

Year built1987

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

RoofShingle

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached, Garage

Garage2 spaces

BasementCrawl Space

Fireplaces1

FencingYard Fenced

Lot6,534 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

ZoningMUN

Annual tax$4,471

Parcel091316107004

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

13 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Fireplace

Bath in Primary Bedroom

Main Level Primary

Appliances

Dryer

Dishwasher

Gas Water Heater

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Washer

Heating

Forced Air

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Laundry

Main Level

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Windows

Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior

Fence

Shed

Parking

Attached

Garage

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Patio & Porch

Front Porch

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Other Structures

Shed(s)

Room details

11 rooms detailed

Primary Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Primary Bathroom

Main

Dining Room

Main

Family Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market134

Est. value$166,700

Est. rent$1,657/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$101

On marketOct 28, 2025

PostedNov 3, 2025

Last sold$167,000

MLS updatedNov 24, 2025

Tour days6

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

8 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 24, 2025Sold$167,000$101CIBR

Nov 22, 2025Pending Sale$167,000$101CIBR

Nov 6, 2025Contingent$167,000$101CIBR

Nov 3, 2025Listed For Sale$167,000$101CIBR

Sep 9, 2022Sold$160,000$97CIBR

Aug 18, 2022Pending Sale$155,000$94CIBR

Jul 28, 2022Contingent$155,000$94CIBR

Jul 26, 2022Listed For Sale$155,000$94CIBR

Sold$167,000

Nov 24, 2025•$101/sqft•CIBR

Pending Sale$167,000

Nov 22, 2025•$101/sqft•CIBR

Contingent$167,000

Nov 6, 2025•$101/sqft•CIBR

Listed For Sale$167,000

Nov 3, 2025•$101/sqft•CIBR

Sold$160,000

Sep 9, 2022•$97/sqft•CIBR

Pending Sale$155,000

Aug 18, 2022•$94/sqft•CIBR

Contingent$155,000

Jul 28, 2022•$94/sqft•CIBR

Listed For Sale$155,000

Jul 26, 2022•$94/sqft•CIBR

Tax history

18 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$4,471$50,490

Apr 8, 2023$4,215$46,915

Apr 8, 2022$3,484$44,111

Apr 8, 2021$3,259$41,819

Apr 8, 2020$2,338$40,763

Apr 8, 2019$3,160$39,968

Apr 8, 2018$3,033$39,092

Apr 8, 2017$2,979$38,610

Apr 8, 2016$2,982$38,587

Apr 8, 2015$2,832$38,091

Apr 8, 2014$2,655$38,091

Apr 8, 2013$2,643$38,091

Apr 8, 2012$2,677$38,091

Apr 8, 2011—$38,091

Apr 8, 2010—$39,861

Apr 8, 2009—$39,861

Apr 8, 2006—$38,111

Apr 8, 2005—$38,111

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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$166,700

Est. rent$1,657/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,215/mo

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