261 Melrose Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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261 Melrose Avenue,Elmhurst, IL 60126
$375,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,400 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: tim schiller, amy schiller
Office: @properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12635149
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$375,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$267.86
About this home
Nothing but potential in this solid brick Cape Cod on a private, low-traffic dead-end street-put your finishing touches on or rehab your dream home. Located in the new state-of-the-art Field Elementary district and desirable Sandburg Middle School. Welcoming front foyer opens to a bright living/dining area and kitchen with breakfast peninsula. Three bedrooms, including a large second-floor primary bedroom, plus an updated bath. Enjoy a deck, large patio, nice backyard, and 2.5-car garage. One block to Field Elementary and one mile to downtown Elmhurst. Great opportunity at a great price. Love Elmhurst. Love Local.
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Home facts
- Year built:1950
- Listing ID #:12635149
- Updated:August 22, 2026 at 08:08 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:6
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
- Living area:1,400 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1950
- Building area:1,400 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Cape Cod
- Levels:1.5 Story
Schools
- High school:York Community High School
- Middle school:Sandburg Middle School
- Elementary school:Field Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$375,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$267.86
- Tax amount:$7,415 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2.5
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