Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, 170 Melody Lane in Murphysboro offers peaceful living on nearly an acre of land surrounded by beautiful shade trees. This home features real hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a mix of classic and mid-century modern style. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened-in patio or make use of the shed for extra storage. With a new roof, attached garage, and paved driveway, this property combines comfort, charm, and practicality in a serene neighborhood setting.
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$180,000
170 Melody Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
3beds
1,689sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.85 Acres Lot
$185,300 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$1,472 Estimated rent
Home value
$185,300
Estimated sales range
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceAttached garagePaved drivewayScreened-in patioShed for extra storageReal hardwood floorsNew roof
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Listed by:
CHRISTY POWERS 618-922-6000,
PROPERTY WITH TLC, LLC
Bought with:
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Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB460309
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x19
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 310.45
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0921477003
- Other equipment: Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Murphysboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $107/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,041
- Annual tax amount: $3,400
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Sold | $180,000-4.8%$107/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460309 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Pending sale | $189,000$112/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460309 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $189,000-5%$112/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460309 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+25.2%$118/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460309 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2023 | Sold | $159,000+0.6%$94/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447437 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2023 | Pending sale | $158,000$94/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447437 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2023 | Contingent | $158,000$94/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447437 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $158,000+4.8%$94/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447437 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2012 | Sold | $150,750+31.7%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2012 | Price change | $114,500-3.8%$68/sqft |
Source: Realty Central, Inc. #311936 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2012 | Price change | $119,000-8.4%$70/sqft |
Source: Realty Central, Inc. #311936 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $129,900$77/sqft |
Source: McGregor Real Estate & Insurance #311936 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,400 +4% | $50,347 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $3,270 +24% | $46,717 +22.4% |
| 2022 | $2,637 +3.9% | $38,182 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $2,539 -1.5% | $36,406 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $2,578 +6.8% | $36,229 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $2,413 -3.4% | $36,302 -5.1% |
| 2017 | $2,497 | $38,271 |
| 2016 | -- | $38,271 -8.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $41,927 +11.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $37,726 |
| 2012 | -- | $37,726 |
| 2011 | -- | $37,726 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,075 -4.5% |
| 2009 | $1,034 | $40,908 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62966
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Carruthers Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Murphysboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Murphysboro
- Middle: Murphysboro Middle School
- High: Murphysboro
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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