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    • $360,000

    261 Melrose Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

    2beds
    1,400sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    6,250 Square Feet Lot
    $360,300 Zestimate®
    $257/sqft
    $2,861 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $360,300

    $331,000 - $389,000

    $2,861/mo

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    What's special

    Private low-traffic dead-end streetSolid brick cape codLarge second-floor primary bedroomUpdated bathKitchen with breakfast peninsulaWelcoming front foyerThree bedrooms
    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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    Listed by:

    Tim Schiller 630-373-6202,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Airel Hermosillo

    Smart Home Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12635149MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Attic
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 169 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 299 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23X13
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: COMBO
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 234 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X13
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2.5
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2.5
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1.5
    Lot
    • Size: 6,250 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 X 125
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0336402014
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding, Brick
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Elmhurst

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $257/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $117,167
    • Annual tax amount: $7,414
    • Date on market: 5/1/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/20/2026Sold$360,000-4%$257/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635149 Report a problem
    7/29/2026Contingent$375,000$268/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635149 Report a problem
    5/1/2026Listed for sale$375,000+47.3%$268/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635149 Report a problem
    5/22/2006Sold$254,500$182/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $117,167 +8.8%
    2023$6,648 +5.2%$107,710 +4.5%
    2022$6,316 +4.3%$103,110 +4.4%
    2021$6,057 +6.1%$98,760 +4.4%
    2020$5,710 +0.8%$94,590 +4%
    2019$5,662 +5.2%$90,950 +5.8%
    2018$5,384 +1.8%$85,960 +4.6%
    2017$5,291 +3.9%$82,150 +8.3%
    2016$5,090 +1.5%$75,840 +8.3%
    2015$5,014 +7.2%$70,060 +16.6%
    2014$4,677 +0.6%$60,070 -2%
    2013$4,651 +18.8%$61,300 -25.9%
    2006$3,916 +5.4%$82,750 +8%
    2005$3,716 +10.8%$76,620 +6.5%
    2004$3,354 +1.9%$71,940 +9%
    2003$3,292 +7.2%$66,000 +14.8%
    2002$3,071 +6.6%$57,490 +8.1%
    2001$2,881 +4.1%$53,170 +5.8%
    2000$2,766 $50,250
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60126

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Field Elementary School
    • Middle: Sandburg Middle School
    • High: York Community High School
    • District: 205

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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