For sale

$177,855

Est. $1,449/mo —

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2,128

sq ft

5130 E Melwood Ct, Decatur, IL 62521

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Spacious 3-bedroom 2.5 bath home with mature trees. This sale consists of 3 Lots (09-13-16-106-001, 09-13-16-106-002 & 09-13-09-354-006)- a grand total of .52 acres (please see gis map for details). 2.5 Car Attached Garage with workshop area. Updates to the home all in 2020-new flooring, indoor doors & trim, 2 Bathroom remodels & Kitchen Remodel. The Lennox HVAC was replaced in 2018 and Whirlpool Water Heater in 2017. Owner of record is Secretary of Veterans Affairs, VA recommends buyer purchase own title insurance.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$84Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Alan Birlingmair • BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 12:06am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12740758

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$1,449 per month

Principal and interest$935

Property taxes

$431

HOA dues

Home insurance

$83

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Schools

K - 12
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Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi

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Eisenhower High School

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About North

Fork

North Fork, located between the Sangamon River corridor and downtown Decatur, is a residential and riverside Decatur neighborhood with wooded edges and a trail-linked park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rock Springs Conservation Area entrance on Rock Springs Road, where trailheads, picnic clearings, and weekend foot traffic set an outdoors-forward tone. Housing reads as practical Midwestern stock—postwar ranches and tidy infill—set against broad green buffers and creekside views. Rock Springs Conservation Area and the Scovill Zoo campus act as cultural anchors for nature walks and casual afternoons. The nearby Decatur Area Arts Council adds a gallery-and-classes counterpoint to the parkland rhythm. Daily life orbits river scenery, ballfields, and a short drive to central dining and events.

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Market insights

5130 E Melwood Ct · $177,855

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $157,500. (11% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Partially finished basement
7 total rooms
Gas-starter fireplace

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level (12 x 16)
Bedroom 2 on main level (10 x 11)
Bedroom 3 on main level (11 x 12)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Basement bathroom present

Kitchen
Kitchen on main level (11 x 14)

Laundry & utility
Laundry room

Flooring
Vinyl flooring in living areas and bedrooms on main level
Carpet in lower-level recreation room

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 5130 E Melwood Ct

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12740758

Aug 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

$177,855

$84/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 4, 2022

Sold

$165,000

$78/sq ft

CIBR #6222145

Oct 18, 2022

Sold

$164,897

$77/sq ft

Jul 20, 2022

Listed

$164,897

$77/sq ft

+32

Beautiful East Side Bi-Level Home with 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms on 3 Parcel Lots. Imagine mature trees, a backyard flowing creek, a tree swing for kids to play on, and a picnic table in a park-like setting. The Main Floor consists of a Formal Living Room, a Large open Kitchen with ample solid state countertops, wood cabinetry, and a center island. Stainless Steel appliances included!! The Family Room is graced with a gas Fireplace (with remote). Sliders take you onto the wooden Deck overlooking the serene Backyard. Beautiful Master Bedroom with Full Master En-Suite. 2 Additional Bedrooms and a Full Bath round out the Main Floor. The Lower Level is a great Rec Room with a Bar that includes a mini refrigerator and Pool Table (negotiable) and a 1/2 Bath. Sliders from this room take you out onto a patio, another place to get away and just relax. Washer/Dryer (included in sale) closet with extra storage space. This sale consists of 3 Lots (09-13-16-106-001, 09-13-16-106-002 & 09-13-09-354-006)- a grand total of . 52 acres (please see gis map for details). 2.5 Car Attached Garage with workshop area. Updates to the home all in 2020-new flooring, indoor doors & trim, 2 Bathroom remodels & Kitchen Remodel. The Lennox HVAC was replaced in 2018 and Whirlpool Water Heater in 2017.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,977 (+2.1%)

$9,340 + $42,002

$51,342

2024

$4,873 (+5.0%)

$9,340 + $42,002

$51,342

2023

$4,640 (+40.7%)

$9,035 + $39,446

$48,481

2022

$3,299 (+19.6%)

$8,395 + $36,653

$45,048

2021

$2,758 (−5.5%)

$7,765 + $33,903

$41,668

2020

$2,917 (+2.5%)

$7,483 + $32,671

$40,154

2019

$2,845 (+1.3%)

$7,294 + $31,846

$39,140

2018

$2,809 (−0.2%)

$7,152 + $31,225

$38,377

2017

$2,813

$6,995 + $30,541

$37,536

2016

$2,816 (−11.9%)

$6,905 + $30,146

$37,051

2015

$3,195 (+6.6%)

$6,816 + $29,759

$36,575

2014

$2,997 (+2.0%)

$6,816 + $29,759

$36,575

2013

$2,938

$6,816 + $29,759

$36,575

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,292

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,292

Year built

1979

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

09-13-16-106-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 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

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Redfin Estimate for 5130 E Melwood Ct

$176,933

$922 under list price of $178K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $152K to $256K.

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larger lot
25 years older
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$162,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,769 sq ft
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$8/sq ft
27 years older
no basement
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$256,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,784 sq ft
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$8/sq ft
smaller lot
9 years older
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$158,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
707 S Airport Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
$13/sq ft
larger lot
20 years older

Rental earnings

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