5542 Melwood Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
2 bd 1 ba 1,940 sqft Built 1935 single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,927 | $4,555 | $30,482 | $2,103 |
| 2023 | $23,221 | $4,406 | $27,627 | $1,959 |
| 2022 | $19,958 | $3,787 | $23,745 | $1,846 |
| 2021 | $19,233 | $3,649 | $22,882 | $1,723 |
| 2020 | $18,747 | $3,557 | $22,304 | $1,763 |
| 2019 | $18,381 | $3,488 | $21,869 | $1,671 |
| 2018 | $17,978 | $3,412 | $21,390 | $1,083 |
| 2017 | $17,756 | $3,370 | $21,126 | $382 |
| 2016 | $17,745 | $3,368 | $21,113 | $382 |
| 2015 | $17,517 | $3,325 | $20,842 | $370 |
| 2014 | $17,517 | $3,325 | $20,842 | $346 |
| 2013 | $17,517 | $3,325 | $20,842 | $340 |
| 2012 | $17,517 | $3,325 | $20,842 | $430 |
| 2011 | $17,966 | $3,410 | $21,376 | $420 |
| 2009 | $18,330 | $3,479 | $21,809 | $413 |
Property facts
Year built
1935
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,940 sqft
Lot size
—
ZIP code
62521
City
Decatur
Street
Melwood Ave
Coordinates
39.84946, -88.87128
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5542 Melwood Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 5542 Melwood Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 5542 Melwood Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5542 Melwood Ave (year 2024) is $30,482 with $2,103 in property tax.
When was 5542 Melwood Ave built?
5542 Melwood Ave was built in 1935.
How does 5542 Melwood Ave compare to others on Melwood Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Melwood Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Melwood Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5542 Melwood Ave?
5542 Melwood Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,940 sqft single_family.
Is 5542 Melwood Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5542 Melwood Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5542 Melwood Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5542 Melwood Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.4%
Implied 1-yr
-5.7%
2026 Q3
$185.1K
2026 Q4
$182.1K
ZIP 62521 — Median Price History + Forecast
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