All new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout living areas. White trim and wainscotting were added to the front living space. New blinds throughout, New tankless water heater. Resealed asphalt driveway. New garage door and opener. Three bedrooms with a primary bedroom suite. Both bathrooms are updated. Radon system in place.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$96Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashley Coker• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
All brick 3 bedroom home with new roof in 2016, new carpet in 2015, new furnace/AC in 2013, new bath in 2012, and updated vinyl replacement windows! All bedrooms have hardwood floors. Fenced backyard and 2.5 car detached garage.
Public Records
Dec 27, 2001
Sold
$72,500
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,748 (+3.4%)
$6,741 + $39,546
$46,287
2024
$3,626 (+22.7%)
$6,287 + $36,883
$43,170
2023
$2,956 (+18.0%)
$5,743 + $33,689
$39,432
2022
$2,505 (+4.3%)
$5,448 + $28,508
$33,956
2021
$2,402 (+2.0%)
$5,244 + $27,441
$32,685
2020
$2,355 (+2.0%)
$5,252 + $27,482
$32,734
2019
$2,309 (+7.3%)
$5,234 + $27,386
$32,620
2018
$2,153 (+2.4%)
$5,208 + $26,276
$31,484
2017
$2,102 (+2.4%)
$5,141 + $25,936
$31,077
2016
$2,053 (+2.2%)
$5,066 + $25,558
$30,624
2013
$2,009
$4,973 + $25,830
$30,803
Tax history for 53 Melody Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,748 (+3.4%)
$6,741 + $39,546
$46,287
2024
$3,626 (+22.7%)
$6,287 + $36,883
$43,170
2023
$2,956 (+18.0%)
$5,743 + $33,689
$39,432
2022
$2,505 (+4.3%)
$5,448 + $28,508
$33,956
2021
$2,402 (+2.0%)
$5,244 + $27,441
$32,685
2020
$2,355 (+2.0%)
$5,252 + $27,482
$32,734
2019
$2,309 (+7.3%)
$5,234 + $27,386
$32,620
2018
$2,153 (+2.4%)
$5,208 + $26,276
$31,484
2017
$2,102 (+2.4%)
$5,141 + $25,936
$31,077
2016
$2,053 (+2.2%)
$5,066 + $25,558
$30,624
2013
$2,009
$4,973 + $25,830
$30,803
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,388 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Sangamon County
APN
14250329019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family and Duplex Residence District
The R-2 single-family and duplex residence district provides for single-family and two-family residential development on normal sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1533
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Room Information
Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Interior Features
Cable Available,Garage Door Opener(s),Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s),Radon Mitigation System,Window Treatments
Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard, Porch, Replacement Windows
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 30x140
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1533
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: 2402
Tax Legal Description: FRED W. WANLESS MELODY LANE ADDN N 40' L 3&S 20' L 4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Springfield District #186
Location Information
Directions: From Clearlake - West on Enos and North on Melody. Home is on the Left.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,388 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 14250329019
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1533
Building Area Total: 1533
Year Built: 1955
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Mobl: 217-622-7235
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Feitshans Elementary School
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Washington Middle School
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Lanphier High School
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