This inviting West End ranch offers 3,941 finished sq ft of comfortable living with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a beautifully finished basement. Set on a fenced . 33-acre lot, it features both a 2-car attached garage and a 2-car detached garage—perfect for extra vehicles, storage, or a hobby workshop. Thoughtful updates bring peace of mind, including new windows (2021), HVAC (2020), roof (2020), water heater (2018), fresh carpet (2021 & 2024), upgraded gutters with guards, and a stunning new kitchen completed in 2024. A warm, move-in-ready home with generous space, modern improvements, and a prime location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$50Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Reynolds• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Non Member• Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Est. $1,665 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1602 W Melrose Ct
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6260003
Aug 27, 2026
Sold
$196,000
$50/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 28, 2026
Listed
$190,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 17, 2024
Sold
$169,000
$43/sq ft
CIBR #6241425
Apr 26, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2024
Listed
$169,000
$43/sq ft
+15
WOW!!! SOOO much space in this west end ranch. Sitting on a huge corner lot with an attached garage plus an additional detached workshop that is 24 x30 and has one overhead door along with a side access door. There are so many updates which include, new windows 2021, AC-2020, Furnace 2020, 50-gallon water heater 2018, new roof 2020, sump pump 2019, upstairs carpet 2021. This home has sooo much room. .. .almost 4000 sq ft!! 4 bedrooms 3 baths along with lots of extra finished space downstairs!! Schedule a showing today!! Seller is motivated and prefers to sell AS IS
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3941
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,170
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,771
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
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 : 0.33
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,392
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-04-326-018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62526
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$193,000 – $233,000
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