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261 Melrose Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
$375,000
3beds
1bath
1,400sqft
Anything from "is it priced right?" to "what's the catch?"
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.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1950
Age band71-80 Years
Garage spaces2.5
Total parking2
Lot dimensions50 X 125
AreaElmhurst
Architectural styleCape Cod
Bedrooms (total)3
Annual tax$7,414.72
First listedApr 29, 2026
Parcel #0336402014
CountyDuPage
MLS #MRD12635149
Days on market3
Photos22
Schools
ElementaryField Elementary School
Middle / JuniorSandburg Middle School
High schoolYork Community High School
Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator
Parking
AsphaltYesDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl SidingBrick
Other equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public SewerStorm Sewer
Mentioned in description
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- ✨ Cul-de-sac “on a private, low-traffic dead-end street”
Listed by
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate
Tim Schiller · 630-992-0582
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/1/2026, 10:19:03 PM. All data should be independently verified.
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