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Housing in Melvin

6 homes sold in Melvin in the last year, at a typical $134K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Melvin homes are listed.

Homes sold
6
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$134K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$95
Illinois $193
Paid vs. asking
102.3%
65% sold over asking
For sale now
1
September 2026 · 1 sold that month
Before you buy in Melvin

Three things worth knowing

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Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Melvin.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Melvin, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Melvin. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Melvin with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Melvin

What do homes sell for in Melvin, IL?

6 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $134K, $95 a square foot.

Is Melvin a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 102.3% of asking on average.

Where can I see homes for sale in Melvin?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Melvin’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Melvin.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).