261 Melrose Avenue Elmhurst, IL ^$ 375,000

261 Melrose Avenue

^$ 375,000

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261 Melrose Avenue

Elmhurst, IL, 60126

^$ 375,000

Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 1,400

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^$ 2,309

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Single Family Home for sale in Elmhurst, IL

for $375,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 1,400 square foot home was built in 1950.

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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Price

^$ 375,000

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 7,414

Style

Cape Cod

Year Built

1950

Town/City

Elmhurst

County/Region

DuPage

MLS | Web ID

12635149

Features

General

Living Area 1400

Sewer Public Sewer Storm Sewer

Heating Natural Gas Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Possession Closing

Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator

Garage Spaces 2.5

Association Fee Includes None

Architectural Style Cape Cod

Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Brick

Year Built 1950

Electric Circuit Breakers

Township York

Tax Year 2025

Ownership Fee Simple

Community Features Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County DuPage

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 6

Full Baths 1

Status New

Directions Berteau to DuPage Ave (Left) to Melrose

High School York Community High School

City Elmhurst

High School District 205

MLS Area Elmhurst

Elementary School Field Elementary School

Tax Annual Amount 7414.72

Middle/Junior High School Sandburg Middle School

Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 205

Elementary School District 205

Interior

Interior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bath

Basement Unfinished Full

Flooring Hardwood

Half Baths 0

Total Bedrooms 3

Room Type No additional rooms

Total Baths 1

Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior

Parking Features Asphalt Yes Detached Garage

Water Source Lake Michigan

Total Parking 2.5

Lot Dimensions 50 X 125

Waterfront Y/N N

Other Equipment CO Detectors Ceiling Fan(s)

* Excluded Features

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@Properties Christie�S International Real Estate

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tim@theschillerteam.com

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Average List Price ^$1,153,893

Percent of Sale Price 208%

About Elmhurst, IL

45,089 Population

5% Since 2002

^$105,995 Median Income

40.92 Median Age

36% Households with Children

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565558 Elementary School

629278 Middle School

York Community High School High School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
5/1/2026	$375,000		Listed Price

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261 Melrose Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 is a Single Family Home for sale at $375,000 with 1,400 sqft. 261 Melrose Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 1.0 baths, and was built in 1950. The property's zip code is 60126 which is in Elmhurst, IL

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