Off MarketHistoric · 87 yrs

5406 Melwood Ave

Decatur, IL, 62521 • 62521 • Macon County

$83,100

$108/sqft

1Baths

770Sqft

0.59 acLot

1939Built

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Character Home

Built 1939 · 87 years of history

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1939 · Historic

This is a 770 square foot, 1.0 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 5406 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62521.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$542/month

Principal & Interest$431

Property Tax$83

Insurance$28

Down payment20% ($16,620)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $66,480 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1939

ParkingNo Data

Lot0.59 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1939

Systems

ConstructionFrame

Parking & Outdoor

BasementPartially finished

Lot0.59 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood62521

Annual tax$2,613

Parcel091309378001

Features & details

2 categories of property features

Exterior Features

Exterior

Wood

Construction

Frame

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$83,100

Est. rent$1,066/mo

Tax rate2.18%

Price/sqft$108

Tour days6

How are the schools in Decatur?

3 schools rated nearby

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.5 mi

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

4.4 mi

Eisenhower High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.5 mi

Location

Decatur, IL, 62521

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Tax history

18 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$2,613$25,999

Apr 8, 2023$2,489$24,158

Apr 8, 2022$2,390$22,715

Apr 8, 2021$2,277$21,534

Apr 8, 2020$2,348$20,991

Apr 8, 2019$2,245$20,581

Apr 8, 2018$2,173$20,130

Apr 8, 2017$2,145$19,881

Apr 8, 2016$2,148$19,869

Apr 8, 2015$2,050$19,614

Apr 8, 2014$1,923$19,614

Apr 8, 2013$1,913$19,614

Apr 8, 2012$1,869$19,614

Apr 8, 2011—$19,614

Apr 8, 2010—$20,525

Apr 8, 2009—$20,525

Apr 8, 2006—$14,092

Apr 8, 2005—$14,092

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Decatur, IL • Macon County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$83,100

Est. rent$1,066/mo

Affordability$621/mo

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