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Off Market Aug 2025 for $160K

$188,014

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $717/mo

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1,786

sq ft

5475 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62521

About this home

Cute with Character on half an acre lot on the Eastside! Check out this 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house. Main floor you’ll walk into the Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling and beams, very light and BRIGHT! Lots of natural light leading to dining area. Great Kitchen space with pantry and all appliances are included. Finishing off the main floor you have two bedrooms and a full bath, one of the bedrooms could be used as the primary. Traveling upstairs you have another large bedroom with 3/4 bath and deep closet. Second floor also has charming built-in bookshelves and cove for reading nook or office. Basement offers endless options for storage, workout room, family room or whatever with walkout sliding doors. Enjoy the shade on the covered deck that leads out to the fenced backyard. Detached garage for 2.5 cars measuring 24’x26’. Come check it out! Lots to love!

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jessica Proctor • Brinkoetter REALTORS®

Bought with Brittany Rathje • Main Place Real Estate

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•Source:CIBR #6252805

Redfin Estimate

$188,014

$28K since sold in August 2025$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 25.1% higher than the average sale price ($150K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$162,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,769 sq ft
4324 Cleveland Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$177,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,499 sq ft
295 N Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$87,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,055 sq ft
505 35th St, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$143,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,370 sq ft
32 Nolen Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$180,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,941 sq ft
35 Lombardy Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
SOLD OCT 8, 2025
$151,897
F
3 beds2 baths1,742 sq ft
730 N Excelsior St, Decatur, IL 62521

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Market trends in 62521, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$145K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

175

39 MoM

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Sale history for 5475 Melwood Ave

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6252805

Aug 18, 2025

Sold

$160,000

$90/sq ft

Aug 7, 2025

Pending

—

Jul 19, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 12, 2025

Listed

$155,000

$87/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 30, 2018

Sold

$109,000

$61/sq ft

CIBR #6161239

Jun 16, 2016

Sold

$99,000

$55/sq ft

Apr 1, 2016

Listed

$104,900

$59/sq ft

Extraordinary 1 1/2 story home that features a vaulted ceiling in the living room with a huge stone wall with gorgeous wood burning fireplace. Adjoining dining room with sliders to huge rear and side deck. Kitchen has a new cabinets and counters, new laminate flooring throughout most of main level. Large walk-in pantry just off kitchen. Upstairs is master bedroom with 3/4 bath, and a special private area with floor to ceiling shelving, and a private "relaxing" room to read, relax or have a small office. Beautiful yard, gently sloping with park like appearance. Rear yard is chain link fenced. Oversized 2 1/2 car garage. If you get internet service, house is wired for security that allows info to be sent to your cell phone Virtual Tour http://www. lwt2.com/4465 Dining room window is permanently sealed shut.

CIBR #6151295

Jul 10, 2015

Sold

$60,000

$34/sq ft

Apr 6, 2015

Listed

$69,000

$39/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,659 (+3.3%)

$5,697 + $38,047

$43,744

2024

$3,542 (+6.4%)

$5,697 + $38,047

$43,744

2023

$3,330 (+5.4%)

$5,511 + $35,731

$41,242

2022

$3,160 (+6.1%)

$5,121 + $33,201

$38,322

2021

$2,978 (−2.5%)

$4,737 + $30,710

$35,447

2020

$3,054 (+5.0%)

$4,565 + $29,594

$34,159

2019

$2,907 (+4.1%)

$4,450 + $28,847

$33,297

2018

$2,794 (+1.4%)

$4,363 + $28,284

$32,647

2017

$2,756 (+25.8%)

$4,267 + $27,664

$31,931

2016

$2,190 (+4.8%)

$4,211 + $16,049

$20,260

2015

$2,090 (−38.4%)

$4,157 + $15,843

$20,000

2014

$3,395 (+2.8%)

$4,157 + $36,223

$40,380

2013

$3,304

$4,157 + $36,223

$40,380

Tax history for 5475 Melwood Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,659 (+3.3%)

$5,697 + $38,047

$43,744

2024

$3,542 (+6.4%)

$5,697 + $38,047

$43,744

2023

$3,330 (+5.4%)

$5,511 + $35,731

$41,242

2022

$3,160 (+6.1%)

$5,121 + $33,201

$38,322

2021

$2,978 (−2.5%)

$4,737 + $30,710

$35,447

2020

$3,054 (+5.0%)

$4,565 + $29,594

$34,159

2019

$2,907 (+4.1%)

$4,450 + $28,847

$33,297

2018

$2,794 (+1.4%)

$4,363 + $28,284

$32,647

2017

$2,756 (+25.8%)

$4,267 + $27,664

$31,931

2016

$2,190 (+4.8%)

$4,211 + $16,049

$20,260

2015

$2,090 (−38.4%)

$4,157 + $15,843

$20,000

2014

$3,395 (+2.8%)

$4,157 + $36,223

$40,380

2013

$3,304

$4,157 + $36,223

$40,380

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,296

Year built

1946

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

09-13-16-126-009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Other, Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1786
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,786
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood 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 : 0.53
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,542

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: East on Williams St, right on Excelsior, right on Melwood Ave
Subdivision Name: Ritchie Heights

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-16-126-009

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Michael E Baum Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

Stephen Decatur Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

2/10

Eisenhower High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

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 104° expected this year, 18 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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Decatur, IL • 62521

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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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Estimated sale price

$179,000 – $217,000

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Home values near 5475 Melwood Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5527 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2243 Sq. Ft.	$210,073
5455 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 576 Sq. Ft.	$88,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
5537 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$207,745
5416 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$82,406

Address	Redfin Estimate
5557 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1270 Sq. Ft.	$87,091
5411 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$152,663

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