Welcome home to this corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. The house has been well maintained and is waiting for you to put your own touches on it. The house had new Andersen windows installed in 2019. This house has been pre-inspected for buyers confidence in this great home. Watch the fall leaves change on the wrap around porch while enjoying children or pets play in the large fenced yard. The large yard extends past the fence line, please refer to parcel view to see lot lines. There is a shed for yard tool storage. The detached 2 plus car garage has climate control for the project lover. Make this one yours before it's gone. All appliances stay, including the second fridge in the basement. Call your realtor today!
Sold for $155,000 on 12/05/25
$155,000
5527 E Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
3beds
2,243sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.48 Acres Lot
$155,700 Zestimate®
$69/sqft
$1,794 Estimated rent
Home value
$155,700
$139,000 - $174,000
$1,794/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 09:04am
Listed by:
Sarah Edwards 217-875-0555,
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with:
Charles Durst, 475207939
Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6254840
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Length: 8
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Recreation
- Level: Basement
- Width: 11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,243
- Total interior livable area: 2,243 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,136
- Finished area below ground: 1,107
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 091316127021
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Decatur
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $155,000-1.6%$69/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6254840 | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Pending sale | $157,500$70/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6254840 | ||
| 10/5/2025 | Price change | $157,500-1.6%$70/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6254840 | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000$71/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6254840 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,332 +7.7% | $44,157 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $3,094 +6.6% | $41,031 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $2,902 +7.3% | $38,579 +5.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Michael E Baum Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Decatur Dist 61
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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