1602 West Melrose Court

Closed 8/27/26
Closed 8/27/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$196,000
4 beds3,941 sqft$50/sqft
1602 W Melrose Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$50/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This inviting West End ranch offers 3,941 finished sq ft of comfortable living with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a beautifully finished basement. Set on a fenced .33-acre lot, it features both a 2-car attached garage and a 2-car detached garage—perfect for extra vehicles, storage, or a hobby workshop. Thoughtful updates bring peace of mind, including new windows (2021), HVAC (2020), roof (2020), water heater (2018), fresh carpet (2021 & 2024), upgraded gutters with guards, and a stunning new kitchen...This inviting West End ranch offers 3,941 finished sq ft of comfortable living with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a beautifully finished basement. Set on a fenced .33-acre lot, it features both a 2-car attached garage and a 2-car detached garage—perfect for extra vehicles, storage, or a hobby workshop. Thoughtful updates bring peace of mind, including new windows (2021), HVAC (2020), roof (2020), water heater (2018), fresh carpet (2021 & 2024), upgraded gutters with guards, and a stunning new kitchen completed in 2024. A warm, move-in-ready home with generous space, modern improvements, and a prime location.
  • Listed by: Brenda Reynolds 217.201.6364 brendareynoldsbroker@gmail.com • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Listing closed: 08/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6260003
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Property Information for 1602 West Melrose Court

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,392 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.867805
  • Longitude: -88.982785
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 04-12-04-326-018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,392.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • High School District: Decatur Dist 61
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14375.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2170.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1771.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 92.0
  • Building Area Total: 3941.0
  • Living Area: 3941.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 21.0x12.0
  • Length: 21.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 13.0x11.0
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 26.0x29.0
  • Length: 26.0
  • Level: Basement
  • Width: 29.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 13.0x10.0
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 20.0x30.0
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Great Room
  • Width: 30.0
Room 6
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 13.0x11.0
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bathroom
Room 10
  • Dimensions: 17.0x11.0
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Dimensions: 20.0x12.0
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Game Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Dimensions: 17.0x14.0
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Office
  • Width: 14.0

Property History for 1602 West Melrose Court

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260003

$196,000—
Aug 20, 2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260003

—
Jul 31, 2026

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260003

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2026

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260003

$196,000
08/20/2026

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260003

—
07/31/2026

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6260003

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1602 West Melrose Court

Taxable ValueLand$5,254Additions$47,813Total$53,067
Tax Record2025$4,392 ($366 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,160 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN04-12-04-326-018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1602 West Melrose Court

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Macarthur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Garfield Montessori School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Macarthur High School
Public9 to 12

Garfield Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1602 West Melrose Court, Decatur, IL 62526
$196,000
4
3,941
14,374
1608 West Melrose Court, Decatur, IL 62526
$70,500
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1
960
12,632
1616 West Melrose Court, Decatur, IL 62526
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–
1
988
12,632
1601 West Melrose Court, Decatur, IL 62526
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–
2
1,653
14,810
1624 West Melrose Court, Decatur, IL 62526
$85,000
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1.5
1,376
12,632
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$18,000
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1,207
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