$167,000
SOLD NOV 24, 2025

5231 E Melwood Ct Decatur, IL 62521

North Fork Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,648 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$101 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Front Porch
  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Brown

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475126119 Listed on: 10/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula Cooley

Beck Realtors, Inc. License #471001498

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned MUN

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,648 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Kellys 2Nd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-13-16-107-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,471

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1648.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Kellys 2nd Add
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 09-13-16-107-004
  • Zoning: MUN

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4471.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2022
Sold by
Whicker Robert L
Bought by
Horne Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$101,313
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,523

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1987
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 --
Deed $12,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $167,000 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2025 10/28/25 For Sale $167,000 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,471 $50,490 $9,035 $41,455
2023 $4,215 $46,915 $8,395 $38,520
2022 $3,484 $44,111 $7,893 $36,218
2021 $3,259 $41,819 $7,483 $34,336
2020 $3,160 $39,968 $7,152 $32,816
2019 $3,160 $39,968 $7,152 $32,816
2018 $3,026 $39,092 $6,995 $32,097
2017 $2,979 $38,610 $6,909 $31,701
2016 $2,982 $38,587 $6,905 $31,682
2015 $2,832 $38,091 $6,816 $31,275
2014 $2,655 $38,091 $6,816 $31,275
2013 $2,643 $38,091 $6,816 $31,275
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Doug Brown

    Brinkoetter REALTORS®

    (217) 853-4668

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Doug Brown
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  • Paula Cooley

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Paula Cooley

    Beck Realtors, Inc.

    (217) 454-1050

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Paula Cooley
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6255856

APN: 09-13-16-107-004

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 North Fork

5231 E Melwood Ct, Decatur, IL

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