261 Melrose Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Elmhurst
Local realty services provided by:ERA Naper Realty
261 Melrose Avenue,Elmhurst, IL 60126
$375,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,400 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tim schiller, amy schiller
Office: @properties christies 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:July 07, 2026 at 11:18 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • 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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