$160,000

5527 Melwood Ave Decatur, IL 62521

North Fork Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,123/month

Total Views 6,603
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,243 Sq Ft
$71 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 3 Car Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fenced Yard
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Welcome home to this corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. The house has been well maintained and is waiting for you to put your own touches on it. The house had new Andersen windows installed in 2019. This house has been pre-inspected for buyers confidence in this great home. Watch the fall leaves change on the wrap around porch while enjoying children or pets play in the large fenced yard. The large yard extends past the fence line, please refer to parcel view to see lot lines. There is a shed for yard tool storage. The detached 2 plus car garage has climate control for the project lover. Make this one yours before it's gone. All appliances stay, including the second fridge in the basement. Call your realtor today!

Listing Agent

Sarah Edwards

Brinkoetter REALTORS® License #475192045 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,094

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-13-16-127-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,094

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1136.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 37.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1107.0
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Decatur Dist 61

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20850.0
  • Parcel #: 09-13-16-127-021
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3094.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $3,332 $44,157 $5,511 $38,646
2023 $3,094 $41,031 $5,121 $35,910
2022 $2,902 $38,579 $4,815 $33,764
2021 $2,705 $36,574 $4,565 $32,009
2020 $2,614 $34,955 $4,363 $30,592
2019 $2,614 $34,955 $4,363 $30,592
2018 $2,498 $34,189 $4,267 $29,922
2017 $2,457 $33,767 $4,214 $29,553
2016 $2,459 $33,746 $4,211 $29,535
2015 $2,332 $33,313 $4,157 $29,156
2014 $2,187 $33,313 $4,157 $29,156
2013 $2,177 $33,313 $4,157 $29,156
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $160,000 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $84,280 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6254840

APN: 09-13-16-127-021

Illinois Macon County Decatur 62521 North Fork

5527 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL

This home is located at 5527 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62521 and is currently priced at $160,000, approximately $71 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 5527 Melwood Ave is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Michael E. Baum Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Robertson Charter School.

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