Enjoy life in this great home with huge bedrooms and a great yard for entertaining. With two bedrooms on the upper level and two on the lower level, you are going to love the big master bedroom upstairs and another huge bedroom downstairs for the mother in-law or teenager. Additionally, this home is officially listed as a 4 bed but could be considered a 5 bedroom, depending on your use of the large, tiled, lower-level family room which does have a closet. This warm and inviting home also feature new laminate plank flooring in the kitchen and tile in both bathrooms. Located on a large lot, the fenced back yard has a covered deck and an additional fenced area within the fenced for your pets, kids or hobby. Situated ideally on a quiet dead-end street near Franklin school.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$56Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tasha Cohen• Vieweg Real Estate North
Bought with Lynnette Hermann• Vieweg Real Estate North
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-04-327-005
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
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2700
Above Grade Finished Area: 900
Below Grade Finished Area: 900
Levels: One, Two
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
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: $2,548
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
Directions: Home Park to north on Dennis to West on Melrose Ct
Subdivision Name: Melrose Court Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-04-327-005
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 • 0.1mi
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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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
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$145,000 – $176,000
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