5232 Melwood Court

Closed 6/5/26

Last Sold Price

$245,000

4 beds4 baths3,550 sqft$69/sqft

5232 Melwood Ct, Decatur, IL 62521

Description

Sellers have updated almost every square inch in this 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Excellent floorplan, large rooms sizes, a large sunroom with views of a private wooded lot and access to the two-level deck out to the above ground pool. Pool new in 2025, Trex decking new in 2023. All floors replaced in 2019, Roof new in 2024, windows in 2021 and 2025, all but the living room window. Furnace in 2019, Sliding window in the walk out lower level 2020. Walk out lower level will allow for large gatherings...Sellers have updated almost every square inch in this 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Excellent floorplan, large rooms sizes, a large sunroom with views of a private wooded lot and access to the two-level deck out to the above ground pool. Pool new in 2025, Trex decking new in 2023. All floors replaced in 2019, Roof new in 2024, windows in 2021 and 2025, all but the living room window. Furnace in 2019, Sliding window in the walk out lower level 2020. Walk out lower level will allow for large gatherings and the storage room is plenty big. All 4 bedrooms are on the upper level along with the laundry room. The Primary bedroom has a bump out space which would be perfect a sitting space, baby crib or maybe even a treadmill. The options are endless. Kitchen offers quartz counters, new cabinets, appliances all in 2019 /2020. All you will need to do is move in! Connect with your agent to schedule your showing today.

LISTING CLOSED: 06/05/2026 12:00 AM

Listed by Jenny Lambdin • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
P: (217) 433-0562 C: (217) 433-0562 jenny@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 5232 Melwood Court

Status

Closed

MLS #

6258294

Days on Market

Taxes

$5,787 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1981

Lot Size

0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

County

Macon County

Architectural Style

Traditional

Subdivision Name

Kellys 2nd Add

Has Waterfront

Zoning

MUN

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Building Information for 5232 Melwood Court

Stories2Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 5232 Melwood Court

Summary

Location and General Information

Carrier Route: C084
Directions: William St to Airprot Rd to E Melwood Ct

Latitude: 39.84801
Longitude: -88.875027

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 09-13-16-106-010
Tax Annual Amount: $5,787.00

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: 3.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.18

Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 7841.0
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2772.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 778.0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 918.0
Building Area Total: 3550.0
Living Area Source: Other
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Built Source: Public Records

Building Features

Other Structures: Workshop
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding

Levels: Two
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio

Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Above Ground

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Full

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas
Total Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Total Rooms: 11
Window Features: Skylight(s)

Room Information

Room 1

Level: Upper
Type: Bathroom

Room 2

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 3

Level: Main
Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Level: Main

Room 5

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Level: Upper
Type: Master Bedroom

Room 7

Level: Basement
Type: Bathroom

Room 8

Level: Main

Room 9

Level: Upper
Type: Bathroom

Room 10

Level: Upper
Type: Bedroom

Room 11

Level: Basement

Room 12

Level: Main
Type: Family Room

Property History for 5232 Melwood Court

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 5, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1941361797	$245,000	—
Jun 5, 2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294	$245,000	—
May 27, 2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294		—
May 6, 2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294		—
May 5, 2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294	$239,900	—
Aug 17, 2014	Expired MRED #11586345	$159,900	—
Oct 17, 2013	Listed (Active) MRED #11586345	$169,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/05/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1941361797	$245,000
06/05/2026	Sold Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294	$245,000
05/27/2026	Pending Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294	—
05/06/2026	Contingent Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294	—
05/05/2026	Listed (Active) Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6258294	$239,900
08/17/2014	Expired MRED #11586345	$159,900
10/17/2013	Listed (Active) MRED #11586345	$169,900

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

Public Records for 5232 Melwood Court

Taxable ValueLand$9,340Additions$58,084Total$67,424

Tax Record2025$5,954 ($496 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,540 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,540 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-16-106-010

Schools near 5232 Melwood Court

This home is within Decatur School District 61.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Michael E Baum Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.4 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	4.5 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.4 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	1.1 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	6.2 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	3.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Michael E Baum Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	4.5 mi
2/10	Eisenhower High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.4 mi
4/10	Garfield Montessori School PublicPK to 8 Choice school	1.1 mi
2/10	American Dreamer STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	6.2 mi
4/10	Johns Hill Magnet School PublicK to 8 Choice school	3.7 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5232 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	$245,000	4	4	3,550	7,840
5242 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	1,062	9,583
5252 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	4	1,310	9,148
5231 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	$167,000	3	2	1,648	6,534
5180 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	605	10,019
5261 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2.5	1,160	10,890
1-2 Kelly Ct Fork Road, Decatur, IL 62521	$28,000	–	–	–	200,375
5178 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	3	1,101	8,712
5175 Melwood Court, Decatur, IL 62521	–	–	2	1,724	8,712

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