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.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (11/25)
$189,000
170 Melody Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
3beds
1,689sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1961
0.85 Acres Lot
$181,400 Zestimate®
$112/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceAttached garagePaved drivewayScreened-in patioShed for extra storageReal hardwood floorsNew roof
- 54 days |
- 830 |
- 43 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 12:01pm
Listed by:
CHRISTY POWERS 618-922-6000,
PROPERTY WITH TLC, LLC
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: EB460309
Originating MLS: Egyptian Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Egyptian Board of REALTORS
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 13ft 1in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 10ft 3in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 3in x 9ft 6in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 3in x 9ft 7in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 8in x 6ft 3in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19ft 3in x 16ft 4in
Main level
- Area: 1689
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,689
- Total interior livable area: 1,689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 310.45
- Features: Dead End Street, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0921477003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
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: $112/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,041
- Annual tax amount: $3,400
- Date on market: 10/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
Estimated market value
$181,400
$172,000 - $190,000
$1,435/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $189,000-5%$112/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #EB460309 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+25.2%$118/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #EB460309 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2023 | Sold | $159,000+0.6%$94/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #EB447437 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2023 | Pending sale | $158,000$94/sqft |
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| 1/16/2023 | Contingent | $158,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,301/mo
Principal & interest
$934
Property taxes
$301
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62966
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Carruthers Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Murphysboro
- Middle: Murphysboro Middle School
- High: Murphysboro
Source: RMLS Alliance. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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