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Off market

$106,520

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2 ba

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988

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4982 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

4982 Melwood Ave is a 988 square foot house on a 9,148 square foot lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $106,520.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

9,148 sq ftLot Size

$108Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$106,520

$2,000 since October

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 32.4% lower than the average sale price ($158K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$160,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,472 sq ft
3527 E Eugene Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$140,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,079 sq ft
3113 E Chestnut Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$155,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,107 sq ft
976 S Green Meadow Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$175,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,233 sq ft
965 S Jefferson Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$150,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,192 sq ft
4870 E Baker Woods Ln, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$165,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,276 sq ft
3585 E Fitzgerald Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

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Market trends in 62521, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

95.0%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$152K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

133

5 MoM

New listings for sale

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$475,000
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$225,000
4 beds3 baths2,782 sq ft
3146 Greenlake Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$319,900
5 beds2.5 baths2,650 sq ft
480 E Grove Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$124,900
2 beds1 bath975 sq ft
110 Southland Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$119,900
3 beds1 bath1,073 sq ft
31 Ridgecrest Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
$47,000
3 beds1 bath900 sq ft
994 North St, Decatur, IL 62521
$339,900
3 beds2 baths1,812 sq ft
3688 Long Creek Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$225,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,494 sq ft
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$109,897
2 beds1.5 baths1,487 sq ft
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Sale history for 4982 Melwood Ave

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,048 (−3.6%)

$7,875 + $24,399

$32,274

2024

$1,087 (−2.7%)

$7,875 + $24,399

$32,274

2023

$1,117 (−2.7%)

$7,341 + $22,745

$30,086

2022

$1,148 (−0.6%)

$7,081 + $21,940

$29,021

2021

$1,155 (−5.7%)

$6,446 + $19,582

$26,028

2020

$1,225 (+2.6%)

$6,119 + $18,589

$24,708

2019

$1,194 (+1.2%)

$5,893 + $17,903

$23,796

2018

$1,179 (−3.3%)

$5,835 + $17,726

$23,561

2017

$1,220 (−0.9%)

$3,872 + $18,354

$22,226

2016

$1,230 (−27.7%)

$4,016 + $19,036

$23,052

2015

$1,701 (+8.1%)

$3,945 + $18,699

$22,644

2014

$1,574 (−3.0%)

$3,906 + $18,514

$22,420

2013

$1,622

$4,053 + $19,209

$23,262

Tax history for 4982 Melwood Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,048 (−3.6%)

$7,875 + $24,399

$32,274

2024

$1,087 (−2.7%)

$7,875 + $24,399

$32,274

2023

$1,117 (−2.7%)

$7,341 + $22,745

$30,086

2022

$1,148 (−0.6%)

$7,081 + $21,940

$29,021

2021

$1,155 (−5.7%)

$6,446 + $19,582

$26,028

2020

$1,225 (+2.6%)

$6,119 + $18,589

$24,708

2019

$1,194 (+1.2%)

$5,893 + $17,903

$23,796

2018

$1,179 (−3.3%)

$5,835 + $17,726

$23,561

2017

$1,220 (−0.9%)

$3,872 + $18,354

$22,226

2016

$1,230 (−27.7%)

$4,016 + $19,036

$23,052

2015

$1,701 (+8.1%)

$3,945 + $18,699

$22,644

2014

$1,574 (−3.0%)

$3,906 + $18,514

$22,420

2013

$1,622

$4,053 + $19,209

$23,262

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

Zoning

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MAPLE HILLS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 988
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 988
Building Sq. Ft: 988
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0003 B 00 MAPLE HILLS ADDITION E 67 58 04 2 28 0475 003 00 IRREG

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 336

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.21
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-478-010

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 104° expected this year, 17 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 • 62521

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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.

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3.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$102,000 – $123,000

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Home values near 4982 Melwood Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5007 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$205,654
4963 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$153,571
5059 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$157,424
4952 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1851 Sq. Ft.	$174,921
623 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2263 Sq. Ft.	$234,018
690 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3168 Sq. Ft.	$425,811
670 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3075 Sq. Ft.	$356,972

Address	Redfin Estimate
4985 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$150,512
5037 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$115,711
4962 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$189,119
646 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$144,238
696 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2920 Sq. Ft.	$277,105
620 Davis Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$99,829
655 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2457 Sq. Ft.	$199,636

Address	Redfin Estimate
4927 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 748 Sq. Ft.	$107,131
4988 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$121,988
5022 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$188,396
603 North Cove Ct, Decatur, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2410 Sq. Ft.	$229,192
640 Davis Ct, Decatur, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$229,334
630 Davis Ct, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$173,136

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About this home

Redfin Estimate

Market trends in 62521, IL

Sale history for 4982 Melwood Ave

Tax history for 4982 Melwood Ave

Zoning

Property details

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