Google street view image for 137 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

Off Market Jun 2016 for $52K

$76,023

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $380/mo

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1,827

sq ft

137 E Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526

About this home

Cute north side bungalow located near hospital, The Coffee Connection, and great shopping! This adorable home has many updates-replacement windows, lots of laminate on the main floor, large dormer with built-ins in the upper level, and all repainted interior. Roof on house and garage is about 10 years old. There is a large walk-in storage area off of the living room. As a bonus, there is also a main floor sun room with ceramic flooring. There is currently no homestead exemption on the property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$42Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judy Cooper • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Michelle Bartlett • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

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•Source:CIBR #6154619

Redfin Estimate

$76,023

$24K since sold in June 2016$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.6% lower than the average sale price ($84K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$75,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,262 sq ft
624 Harper Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$84,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
245 E Pierson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$88,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,706 sq ft
1034 Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
SOLD JAN 20, 2026
$100,200
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,548 sq ft
241 E Pierson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$77,500
E
3 beds1 bath924 sq ft
2238 Water St, Decatur, IL 62526
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$80,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths904 sq ft
244 E Pierson Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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Market trends in 62526, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$135K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

6 days MoM

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111

6 MoM

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Sale history for 137 E Melrose Ct

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,761 (+5.9%)

$1,738 + $23,130

$24,868

2024

$1,663 (+2.1%)

$1,738 + $23,130

$24,868

2023

$1,628 (+8.4%)

$1,620 + $21,562

$23,182

2022

$1,503 (+9.6%)

$1,563 + $20,799

$22,362

2021

$1,371 (−0.4%)

$1,423 + $18,934

$20,357

2020

$1,376 (+4.1%)

$1,351 + $17,974

$19,325

2019

$1,322 (+0.7%)

$1,301 + $17,311

$18,612

2018

$1,312 (−3.5%)

$1,288 + $17,140

$18,428

2017

$1,360 (−32.9%)

$1,292 + $17,197

$18,489

2016

$2,026 (+5.3%)

$1,340 + $17,836

$19,176

2015

$1,925 (+7.7%)

$1,316 + $17,521

$18,837

2014

$1,788 (−1.7%)

$1,303 + $17,348

$18,651

2013

$1,819

$1,352 + $18,000

$19,352

Tax history for 137 E Melrose Ct

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,761 (+5.9%)

$1,738 + $23,130

$24,868

2024

$1,663 (+2.1%)

$1,738 + $23,130

$24,868

2023

$1,628 (+8.4%)

$1,620 + $21,562

$23,182

2022

$1,503 (+9.6%)

$1,563 + $20,799

$22,362

2021

$1,371 (−0.4%)

$1,423 + $18,934

$20,357

2020

$1,376 (+4.1%)

$1,351 + $17,974

$19,325

2019

$1,322 (+0.7%)

$1,301 + $17,311

$18,612

2018

$1,312 (−3.5%)

$1,288 + $17,140

$18,428

2017

$1,360 (−32.9%)

$1,292 + $17,197

$18,489

2016

$2,026 (+5.3%)

$1,340 + $17,836

$19,176

2015

$1,925 (+7.7%)

$1,316 + $17,521

$18,837

2014

$1,788 (−1.7%)

$1,303 + $17,348

$18,651

2013

$1,819

$1,352 + $18,000

$19,352

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

50 ft.

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,540

Year built

1948

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

04-12-03-428-003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.

Single Family Residence District

The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Partial, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1827
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,549
Below Grade Finished Area: 278
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.11
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 100
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,788

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Harris
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 51 North or South to Melrose Court. ( Near the Coffee Connection).

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,540
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-03-428-003

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Parsons Accelerated School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

Macarthur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$73,000 – $88,000

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Home values near 137 E Melrose Ct

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 East Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$99,592
147 East Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 576 Sq. Ft.	$62,852

Address	Redfin Estimate
118 East Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$86,121
2404 North Main St, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$112,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
128 East Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$59,980
127 East Maywood Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$50,035

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