$375,000

261 Melrose Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Active Under Contract
2 beds 1 baths 1,400 sqft (landlord/tenant/seller) Built 1950 Residential MLS #MRD12635149 92 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 630-530-0900 · MLS #MRD12635149 · Status: Active Under Contract
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.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms
Attic
Total rooms
6

Building & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Exposure
North,East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50 X 125
Township
York
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Field Elementary School (205)
Junior high
Sandburg Middle School (205)
High school
York Community High School (205)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,414 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0336402014
PIN
0336402014
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
4/29/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Attic23X13SecondHardwood
Bedroom 213X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining RoomCOMBOMain
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen12X12MainVinyl
LaundryN/A
Living Room18X13MainHardwood
Master Bedroom13X13MainHardwood

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