5475 Melwood Ave

Decatur, IL 62521

$160,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,786 Sq. Ft.
$90 / Sq. Ft.
1,786
Sq. Ft.
$90
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/18/25
Closed 8/18/25

Description

Cute with Character on half an acre lot on the Eastside! Check out this 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house. Main floor you’ll walk into the Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling and beams, very light and BRIGHT! Lots of natural light leading to dining area. Great Kitchen space with pantry and all appliances are included. Finishing off the main floor you have two bedrooms and a full bath, one of the bedrooms could be used as the primary. Traveling upstairs you have another large bedroom with 3/4 bath and deep closet....Cute with Character on half an acre lot on the Eastside! Check out this 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house. Main floor you’ll walk into the Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling and beams, very light and BRIGHT! Lots of natural light leading to dining area. Great Kitchen space with pantry and all appliances are included. Finishing off the main floor you have two bedrooms and a full bath, one of the bedrooms could be used as the primary. Traveling upstairs you have another large bedroom with 3/4 bath and deep closet. Second floor also has charming built-in bookshelves and cove for reading nook or office. Basement offers endless options for storage, workout room, family room or whatever with walkout sliding doors. Enjoy the shade on the covered deck that leads out to the fenced backyard. Detached garage for 2.5 cars measuring 24’x26’. Come check it out! Lots to love!
  1. Listed by Jessica Proctor • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
    P: (217)-521-5373 C: (217)-522-5373 jessica@brinkoetter.com

Property Details for 5475 Melwood Avenue

Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Ritchie Heights
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES
LISTING CLOSED: 08/18/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5475 Melwood Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #6252805
Days on Market7
Taxes$3,542 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
CountyMacon County
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Building Information for 5475 Melwood Avenue

Stories1Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF

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Property Information for 5475 Melwood Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East on Williams St, right on Excelsior, right on Melwood Ave
  • Latitude: 39.849041
  • Longitude: -88.872193
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 09-13-16-126-009
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,542.00
  • 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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23087.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1786.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1116.0
  • Building Area Total: 1786.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Level: Basement
Room 6
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 8
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom

Property History for 5475 Melwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1910989122

$160,000

+5.4% / yr

Aug 18, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252805

$160,000—
Aug 7, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252805

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1910989122

$160,000

+5.4% / yr

08/18/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252805

$160,000
08/07/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6252805

—

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Public Records for 5475 Melwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,697Additions$38,047Total$43,744
Tax Record2025$3,659 ($305 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-16-126-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5475 Melwood Avenue

This home is within Decatur School District 61.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Eisenhower High School
Public - 9 to 12
Garfield Montessori School
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

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