Sold505d on market

5251 Melwood Ct

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$225,000

$96/sqft

4Beds

3Baths

2,354Sqft

0.5 acLot

1989Built

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505 days on market

Established listing

$96/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1989

Beautiful home on a quiet culdesac. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened in back porch, brand new roof, and near airport, ADM, and Primient.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,482/month

Principal & Interest$1,182

Property Tax$225

Insurance$75

Down payment20% ($45,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $180,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1989

CoolingCentral

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot0.50 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1989

Systems

CoolingCentral

ConstructionFrame

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

BasementUnfinished

Lot0.50 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

Annual tax$5,692

Parcel091316107005

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Garbage disposal

Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Wood

Parking

Garage - Attached

Construction

Frame

Room details

5 rooms detailed

Walk In Closet

Dining Room

Family Room

Laundry Room

Master Bath

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market505

Est. value$243,900

Est. rent$2,378/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$96

Last sold$225,000

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

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 18, 2024Sold$225,000$96Public Record

Aug 13, 2024Price Change$229,000$97Owner

Aug 9, 2024Listed For Sale$241,000$102Owner

Sold$225,000

Nov 18, 2024•$96/sqft•Public Record

Price Change$229,000

Aug 13, 2024•$97/sqft•Owner

Listed For Sale$241,000

Aug 9, 2024•$102/sqft•Owner

Tax history

18 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$5,692$67,637

Apr 8, 2023—$62,848

Apr 8, 2022—$59,092

Apr 8, 2021—$56,021

Apr 8, 2020—$54,607

Apr 8, 2019—$53,542

Apr 8, 2018—$52,369

Apr 8, 2017—$51,723

Apr 8, 2016—$51,692

Apr 8, 2015—$51,028

Apr 8, 2014$3,433$51,028

Apr 8, 2013$3,417$51,028

Apr 8, 2012$3,434$51,028

Apr 8, 2011—$51,028

Apr 8, 2010—$53,400

Apr 8, 2009—$53,400

Apr 8, 2006—$47,751

Apr 8, 2005—$47,751

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

Nearby cities

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Est. value$243,900

Est. rent$2,378/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,592/mo

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