170 Melody Ln

1,689 Sq. Ft.
$107 / Sq. Ft.
1,689
Sq. Ft.
$107
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, 170 Melody Lane in Murphysboro offers peaceful living on nearly an acre of land surrounded by beautiful shade trees. This home features real hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a mix of classic and mid-century modern style. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened-in patio or make use of the shed for extra storage. With a new roof, attached garage, and paved driveway, this property combines comfort, charm, and practicality in a serene neighborhood...Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, 170 Melody Lane in Murphysboro offers peaceful living on nearly an acre of land surrounded by beautiful shade trees. This home features real hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a mix of classic and mid-century modern style. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened-in patio or make use of the shed for extra storage. With a new roof, attached garage, and paved driveway, this property combines comfort, charm, and practicality in a serene neighborhood setting.
  1. Listed by CHRISTY POWERS • PROPERTY WITH TLC, LLC

Sold By Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva

Property Details for 170 Melody Lane

Area
Murphysboro
Subdivision
None
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Electric
Architectural Style
Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 02/12/2026 03:59 PM

Property Details for 170 Melody Lane

StatusClosed
MLS #460309
Days on Market86
Taxes$3,400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
CountyJackson County
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Building Information for 170 Melody Lane

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.85 AC / 37,026 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,161 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$283

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 170 Melody Lane

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School: Murphysboro
  • Jr High Middle School: Murphysboro Middle School
  • High School: Murphysboro
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 37.805416
  • Longitude: -89.326185
  • Unparsed Address: 170 MELODY Lane
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Egress Window
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Main Sq Ft: 1689
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 310.45
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Building Area Total: 1689
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, VA
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 42
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10x13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10x10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10x10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6x17
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16x19

Property History for 170 Melody Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Closed

MRED #460309

$180,000—
Jan 22, 2026

Pending

MRED #460309

—
Dec 21, 2025

Hold

MRED #460309

—
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MRED #460309

$189,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460309

$189,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #460309

$199,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460309

$199,000—
Feb 16, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506422187

$159,500—
Feb 16, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506422187

$159,500

+4.6% / yr

Feb 16, 2023

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

$159,000—
Feb 16, 2023

Closed

MRED #447437

$159,000—
Jan 14, 2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

—
Jan 14, 2023

Pending

MRED #447437

—
Jan 14, 2023

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

—
Jan 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #447437

$158,000—
Jan 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

$158,000—
Mar 3, 2013

Expired

MRED #309782

$129,900—
Mar 3, 2013

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB309782

$129,900—
Oct 23, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #424115505

$100,500—
Oct 23, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #424115505

$100,500—
Oct 23, 2012

Closed

MRED #311936

$100,500—
Oct 23, 2012

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB311936

$100,500—
Oct 23, 2012

Pending

MRED #311936

—
Jul 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB311936

$129,900—
Jul 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #311936

$129,900—
Mar 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #309782

$129,900—
Mar 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB309782

$129,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Closed

MRED #460309

$180,000
01/22/2026

Pending

MRED #460309

—
12/21/2025

Hold

MRED #460309

—
12/17/2025

Price Change

MRED #460309

$189,000
10/29/2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460309

$189,000
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #460309

$199,000
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB460309

$199,000
02/16/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506422187

$159,500
02/16/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506422187

$159,500

+4.6% / yr

02/16/2023

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

$159,000
02/16/2023

Closed

MRED #447437

$159,000
01/14/2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

—
01/14/2023

Pending

MRED #447437

—
01/14/2023

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

—
01/09/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #447437

$158,000
01/09/2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB447437

$158,000
03/03/2013

Expired

MRED #309782

$129,900
03/03/2013

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB309782

$129,900
10/23/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #424115505

$100,500
10/23/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #424115505

$100,500
10/23/2012

Closed

MRED #311936

$100,500
10/23/2012

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB311936

$100,500
10/23/2012

Pending

MRED #311936

—
07/02/2012

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB311936

$129,900
07/02/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #311936

$129,900
03/28/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #309782

$129,900
03/28/2012

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB309782

$129,900

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

Public Records for 170 Melody Lane

Taxable ValueLand$4,182Additions$46,165Total$50,347
Tax Record2024$3,400 ($283 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,689 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,689 SqFtStories1Lot Size37,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyJACKSONAPN09-21-477-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 170 Melody Lane

This home is within Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Carruthers Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Murphysboro Middle School
Public6 to 8

Murphysboro High School
Public9 to 12

Gen John A Logan Attendance Center
PublicK to 2

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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