More space than you'd expect and a backyard that will surprise you. Three bedrooms, three full baths, and a 2-car attached garage. The large sunroom off the rear flows through sliders to a deck overlooking the backyard a natural gathering space that works morning, noon, or night. Main level offers two full baths. Lower level has a third full bath, wet bar, and shelving ready for your finishing touches. Backflow preventer already in place. Estate sale selling AS-IS. Inspection report available upon request. Priced to reflect condition. Cash or conventional financing preferred.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$78Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Harrison• Keller Williams Revolution
Listed by Barbara McElroy• Keller Williams Revolution
Bought with Non Member• Central Illinois Board of REALTORS
Est. $1,685 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1611 W Melrose Ct
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBR #6259855
Sep 21, 2026
Sold
$128,900
$78/sq ft
Aug 24, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 27, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$124,900
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,128 (+5.9%)
$4,550 + $39,970
$44,520
2024
$2,953 (+2.2%)
$4,550 + $39,970
$44,520
2023
$2,890 (+8.5%)
$4,242 + $37,261
$41,503
2022
$2,664 (+9.7%)
$4,092 + $35,942
$40,034
2021
$2,428 (−0.3%)
$3,725 + $32,719
$36,444
2020
$2,435 (+4.1%)
$3,536 + $31,060
$34,596
2019
$2,338 (−4.7%)
$3,406 + $29,914
$33,320
2018
$2,455 (−3.5%)
$3,372 + $29,618
$32,990
2017
$2,544 (−2.3%)
$3,730 + $30,635
$34,365
2016
$2,604 (+6.1%)
$3,869 + $31,774
$35,643
2015
$2,454 (+8.2%)
$3,801 + $31,212
$35,013
2014
$2,269 (−3.3%)
$3,763 + $30,903
$34,666
2013
$2,347
$3,904 + $32,064
$35,968
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,038
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-04-327-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R2
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1643
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,643
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
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 : 0.27
Lot Size Area: 0.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,129
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
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Melrose Court Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,038
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-04-327-008
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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$123,000 – $149,000
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