5231 Melwood Ct

1,648 Sq. Ft.
$101 / Sq. Ft.
1,648
Sq. Ft.
$101
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Are you searching for a maintenance-free ranch on Decatur's east side? Features 3 bedrooms 2 full baths & attached 2 car garage. As you enter this home a large living room with a bay window will welcome you. you'll find a spacious family room open with wood burning fireplace and dining area and sunroom. Most of the flooring has been replaced with vinyl plank flooring. (Sun room not included in square footage). Multiple updates in the last 3 years that include major items such as, Roof 2024, Furnace...Are you searching for a maintenance-free ranch on Decatur's east side? Features 3 bedrooms 2 full baths & attached 2 car garage. As you enter this home a large living room with a bay window will welcome you. you'll find a spacious family room open with wood burning fireplace and dining area and sunroom. Most of the flooring has been replaced with vinyl plank flooring. (Sun room not included in square footage). Multiple updates in the last 3 years that include major items such as, Roof 2024, Furnace and AC & Water Heater. There are too many updates to mention here but your agent will have access to a complete list of all updates done in the last 3 years.
  1. Listed by Doug Brown • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217)-853-4668 C: (217)-853-4668 dougbrown@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 5231 Melwood Court

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Kellys 2nd Add
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
MUN
LISTING CLOSED: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5231 Melwood Court

StatusClosed
MLS #6255856
Days on Market8
Taxes$4,471 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyMacon County

Location

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Building Information for 5231 Melwood Court

Stories1Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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Property Information for 5231 Melwood Court

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.847671
  • Longitude: -88.875403
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 09-13-16-107-004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,471.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
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: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1648.0
  • Building Area Total: 1648.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: 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: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bathroom
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Utility Room
Room 6
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 9
  • Dimensions: 8.0
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Dimensions: 20.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Family Room
  • Width: 20.0

Property History for 5231 Melwood Court

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255856

$167,000
Nov 22, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255856

Nov 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922970022

$167,000

+1.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255856

$167,000
11/22/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255856

11/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922970022

$167,000

+1.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 5231 Melwood Court

Taxable ValueLand$9,340Additions$46,284Total$55,624
Tax Record2025$4,760 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,648 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,648 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-16-107-004

Schools near 5231 Melwood Court

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Michael E Baum Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eisenhower 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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