261 Melrose Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126


$360,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,400
Cost/Sqft: $268
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1950
Property Taxes: $7,415
Days On Market: 152
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

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 Specifics

Single Family
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1950
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Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Field Elementary School
205 —
Middle School
Sandburg Middle School
205 Not in DB
High School
York Community High School
205 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
20 Aug, 2026 Sold $360,000 MRED MLS
20 Jun, 2026 Under contract $375,000 MRED MLS
29 Apr, 2026 Listed for sale $375,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2.5
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50 X 125
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $7,415

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