Recently Viewed Properties
See This Home
Save This Listing
Close

View All Photos

$245,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 834 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 22 hours ago
See This Home
Save This Home
See This Home
Save This Home
Charming, well-built, and full of character! This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is tucked away in a desirable Elgin location and offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. The interior was completely remodeled down to the studs when purchased in 2010, creating a practical layout with inviting living spaces and a home that has been well cared for over the years. Recent updates include central air (2021), along with a newer refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Outside, you'll love the private backyard-ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying a quiet evening-as well as the oversized 2-car garage with plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and additional storage. The basement provides valuable storage space and added functionality. This property offers a wonderful opportunity for its next owner to personalize a few finishing touches while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with a solid home. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and commuter routes.

Full Property Details for 278 S Melrose Ave

General

  • Price: $245,000
  • Taxes: $4,429 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12720511
  • Updated: 7/31/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elgin
  • County: Kane
  • Township: Elgin
  • Driving Directions: MCLEAN S2 LILLIAN E TO MELROSE N 2 PROPERTY

School Information

  • School District: 46
  • Elem School District: 46
  • Midd School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Elementary School: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
  • Middle School: Abbott Middle School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Private School: Larkin High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 834
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1940
  • Tax Amount: $4,429.36
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 622207020

Listed by Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Quickly Find Out More

* Indicates a required field

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with a Coldwell Banker ® affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Send Message, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If an Coldwell Banker affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE®, CENTURY 21®, Corcoran®, ERA®, or Sotheby’s International Realty®). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

We Value Your Privacy

Listing agent

— 278 S Melrose Ave —

  • Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Get a Great Insurance Rate

Find the right home insurance for your new home!

with our affiliated in-house agency

Request a Quote

Save up to an additional 20% by bundling your home and auto together!

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Find the right home insurance for your new home!

with our affiliated in-house agency

Request a Quote

Save up to an additional 20% by bundling your home and auto together!

Schools serving 278 S Melrose Ave

School District:School District U-46
NameGradesDistance
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
240 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
K-60.2 mi
Abbott Middle School, Elgin, IL
949 Van Street, Elgin, IL 60123
7-80.6 mi
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
9-120.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 278 S Melrose Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Listed
$245,000
322.41%
MLS
2/18/2010
Sold
$58,000
—
Public Record
Get Price Alerts and Save Property
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 278 S Melrose Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,429
—
$66,059
9%
2025
$4,429
11%
$60,845
11%
2023
$4,004
5%
$54,969
10%
2022
$3,826
5%
$50,122
7%
2021
$3,646
—
$46,861
5%
2021
$3,646
7%
$44,736
5%
2019
$3,420
11%
$42,614
18%
2017
$3,091
6%
$36,049
8%
2016
$2,927
2%
$33,444
9%
2015
$2,859
-6%
$30,654
1%
2014
$3,049
-4%
$30,276
-21%
2018
$3,177
24%
$38,132
23%
2013
$2,554
—
$31,075
—
View All
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Estimate the Cost for 278 S Melrose Ave

$
Down Payment
%
$
%

$
$

*These costs are estimates, and the interest rates assume exceptional credit standing.

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Listed by Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Similar Properties near 278 S Melrose Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

953 Elizabeth St, Elgin, IL 60120 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$10,000 (-4%)
$240,000

953 Elizabeth St  Elgin, IL 60120

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
28 Hickory Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110 - Photo 1
$251,000

28 Hickory Dr  Carpentersville, IL 60110

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 950
    Sq. Ft.

Just Listed near 278 S Melrose Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

504 Comstock Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$369,900

504 Comstock Rd  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 3 hours ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,468
    Sq. Ft.
542 Waterford Ln, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$450,000

542 Waterford Ln  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,103
    Sq. Ft.
565 Liberty Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$500,000

565 Liberty Ave  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,648
    Sq. Ft.
1478 Pinehill St, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$612,320

1478 Pinehill St  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 5
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,760
    Sq. Ft.

Price Reduced near 278 S Melrose Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1039 Atterberg Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$5,000 (-1.3%)
$379,999

1039 Atterberg Rd  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 1,764
    Sq. Ft.
1418 Ridge Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$5,000 (-1.33%)
$370,000

1418 Ridge Rd  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,300
    Sq. Ft.
117 Arthur Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$6,000 (-1.85%)
$319,000

117 Arthur Ave  South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,255
    Sq. Ft.
844 Village Quarter Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$5,500 (-3.24%)
$164,000

844 Village Quarter Rd  #B5  West Dundee, IL 60118

  • Condo / Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 845
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by The Sliwa Team (630) 954-4600

Recent Sales near 278 S Melrose Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

270 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 - Photo 1 Sold
$275,300

270 S Melrose Ave  Elgin, IL 60123

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 876
    Sq. Ft.
490 S Alfred Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 - Photo 1 Sold
$280,000

490 S Alfred Ave  Elgin, IL 60123

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 3
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 1,320
    Sq. Ft.
16 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 - Photo 1 Sold
$225,000

16 S Clifton Ave  Elgin, IL 60123

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 864
    Sq. Ft.
78 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 - Photo 1 Sold
$270,000

78 S Edison Ave  Elgin, IL 60123

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 1,368
    Sq. Ft.

278 S Melrose Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 (MLS# 12720511) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 278 S Melrose Avenue is currently listed for $245,000 and was received on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 S Melrose Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

Tour this property