#6251643, Listing office: Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Property details
About 5475 Melwood Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.53 Acres
Year built1946
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #6252805
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $155,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,329
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: East on Williams St, right on Excelsior, right on Melwood Ave
- Year Built: 1946
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 0.53 Acres
- MLS Number: 6252805
- MLS Name: CentralIL
- Office Name: Brinkoetter REALTORS®
- Office Phone: (217) 875-0555
- Office Email: tom@brinkoetter.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2016 | Home Sold | $99,000 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,322 | $3,329 |
| 2022 | $36,032 | $3,159 |
| 2021 | $34,159 | $2,978 |
| 2020 | $32,647 | $2,907 |
| 2019 | $32,647 | $2,907 |
| 2018 | $31,931 | $2,793 |
| 2017 | $31,536 | $2,755 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Baum Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.5 mi
•801 S Lake Ridge Ave
2
E. J. Muffley Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.7 mi
•88 S Country Club Rd
2
South Shores Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.9 mi
•2500 S Franklin Street Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,410. Most Decatur, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
24%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
47%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5475 Melwood Ave
The listing price of 5475 Melwood Ave property is $155,000.
The property 5475 Melwood Ave is a house located in Decatur, Illinois, 62521.
Accepting Backup Offers: 5475 Melwood Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 5475 Melwood Ave are: Baum Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), E. J. Muffley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Montessori Academy for Peace (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Robertson Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hope Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Eisenhower High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mt Zion High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), MacArthur High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,329 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 17, 2016 for $99,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5475 Melwood Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 5475 Melwood Ave is 1946.
This home is located at 5475 Melwood Ave in Decatur, IL and zip code 62521. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $155,000.
While more than 28 listings in Decatur, IL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 25 listings sold at asking price, and more than 34 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Decatur, IL between May and June 2025 increased by 1.9%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $130,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 18 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.