5527 Melwood Avenue

Closed 12/5/25
Closed 12/5/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$155,000
3 beds2,243 sqft
5527 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.48 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$69/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to this corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. The house has been well maintained and is waiting for you to put your own touches on it. The house had new Andersen windows installed in 2019. This house has been pre-inspected for buyers confidence in this great home. Watch the fall leaves change on the wrap around porch while enjoying children or pets play in the large fenced yard. The large yard extends past the fence line, please refer to parcel view to see lot lines. There is a shed for...Welcome home to this corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. The house has been well maintained and is waiting for you to put your own touches on it. The house had new Andersen windows installed in 2019. This house has been pre-inspected for buyers confidence in this great home. Watch the fall leaves change on the wrap around porch while enjoying children or pets play in the large fenced yard. The large yard extends past the fence line, please refer to parcel view to see lot lines. There is a shed for yard tool storage. The detached 2 plus car garage has climate control for the project lover. Make this one yours before it's gone. All appliances stay, including the second fridge in the basement. Call your realtor today!
  • Listed by: Sarah Edwards 217.520.2606 storm@brinkoetter.com • Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Listing closed: 12/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6254840

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$170,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

Decatur, IL

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a view of a house with a yard and garage
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Property Information for 5527 Melwood Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,094 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.848976
  • Longitude: -88.871503
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 09-13-16-127-021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,094.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
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, Detached, Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20850.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1136.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1107.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 37.0
  • Building Area Total: 2243.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • 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
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Total Rooms: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 11.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: Basement
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 8.0
  • Length: 8.0
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 11
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main

Property History for 5527 Melwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254840

$155,000—
Dec 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924108456

$155,000—
Nov 12, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254840

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254840

$155,000
12/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924108456

$155,000
11/12/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6254840

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

Public Records for 5527 Melwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,697Additions$43,149Total$48,846
Tax Record2025$4,735 ($395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,136 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningMUNICIPALCountyMACONAPN09-13-16-127-021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5527 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

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: 5527 Melwood Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$155,000
3
2,243
20,908
5537 Melwood Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$140,000
–
2
1,588
17,925
441 North Glendale Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
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–
2
1,456
18,731
5547 Melwood Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
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2
1,144
17,925
5557 Melwood Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
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1
1,270
21,600
5475 Melwood Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
$160,000
3
1,786
23,086

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