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261 Melrose Avenue — Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Elmhurst, IL 60126

261 Melrose Avenue

$375,000
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,400 sqft
Listed at $375,000 10 days on market $7,415/yr taxes
01About 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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$375,000
List price
1,400
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1950
Year built
—
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$7,415
Annual taxes
Cape Cod
Style
10
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator
Parking
AsphaltDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl SidingBrick
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public SewerStorm Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Field Elementary School
Elmhurst, IL
📍15 mi🚗39 min
M Middle school
Sandburg Middle School
Elmhurst, IL
📍12 mi🚗32 min
H High school
York Community High School
Elmhurst, IL
📍1.7 mi🚗4 min🚶40 min
  • Hamburger Heaven 0.6 mi
  • Arby's 0.6 mi
  • Panera Bread 0.6 mi
  • Culver's 0.6 mi
  • Francesca's Amicci 0.7 mi
  • Chipotle 0.7 mi
  • AF Truck Center 0.6 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.6 mi
  • Shell 0.6 mi
  • Mariano's Fresh Market 1.1 mi
  • Aldi 1.2 mi
  • BP Shop 1.3 mi
  • East End Park 0.4 mi
  • Golden Meadows Park 0.7 mi
  • Crestview Park 0.7 mi
  • Glos Memorial Park 0.8 mi
  • Marjorie Davis Park 1.0 mi
  • Founders Common 1.0 mi
  • Starbucks 0.7 mi
  • Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.9 mi
  • Buehler Library Café 1.1 mi
  • The Bean 1.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 7, 2026
Listed for sale
@properties Christie's International Real Estate · 20 days on market
$375,000
May 1, 2026
Listed for sale
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$375,000
May 1, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate
$375,000
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Listed by @properties Christie�s International Real Estate · Tim Schiller · 630-992-0582
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