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Property Description
Rare opportunity in one of Elmhurst's most sought-after neighborhoods! This charming Dutch Colonial Revival home at 251 S. Oakland Grove. hasn't been on the market in years - and it's easy to see why owners love it here! Featuring 3 upstairs bedrooms plus a 4th in the semi-finished basement, a sunroom, a fully fenced yard, and a detached 2.5-car garage, this home checks all the boxes. A previous owner converted a full basement bath into a pantry, meaning you could easily restore it and enjoy a 2.1-bath home - options are always a good thing! All of this in a warm, tree-lined neighborhood served by the award-winning Willowbrook High School district, just minutes from Elmhurst's downtown, Metra access, and everything the city has to offer. Come see it - you're going to love it!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 251 S Oakland
General
- Price: $475,000
- Taxes: $6,955 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12578046
- Updated: Today (3/1/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elmhurst
- County: DuPage
- Township: York
- Driving Directions: St. Charles to Oakland Grove to home.
School Information
- School District: 45
- Elem School District: 45
- Midd School District: 45
- High School District: 88
- High School: Willowbrook High School
- Private School: Willowbrook High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,355
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1713
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $6,955
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 603412009
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Schools
Schools serving 251 S Oakland
School Districts:Villa Park School District 45, Dupage High School District 88
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Elementary School, Villa Park, IL 150 West Sunset Drive, Villa Park, IL 60181 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Jefferson Middle School, Villa Park, IL 255 West Vermont Street, Villa Park, IL 60181 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Willowbrook High School 1250 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 251 S Oakland
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/01/2026
Listed
$475,000
106.52%
MLS
7/13/2001
Sold
$230,000
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Public Record
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
Tax History for 251 S Oakland
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,955
22%
$113,623
12%
2022
$5,723
—
$101,010
3%
2021
$5,706
-6%
$98,500
2%
2020
$6,084
7%
$96,340
5%
2019
$5,707
2%
$91,590
6%
2018
$5,594
-11%
$86,690
5%
2017
$6,301
1%
$82,610
6%
2016
$6,263
1%
$77,820
7%
2015
$6,209
-7%
$72,500
-9%
2014
$6,686
1%
$80,000
-1%
2013
$6,618
3%
$81,120
-6%
2012
$6,430
—
$86,450
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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251 S Oakland, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (MLS# 12578046) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 251 S Oakland is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on March 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 251 S Oakland? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elmhurst? You can browse all Elmhurst real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

