Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/29/2026
Listed
$375,000
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Property 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 261 Melrose Ave
General
- Price: $375,000
- Taxes: $7,414 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12635149
- Updated: 5/1/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elmhurst
- County: DuPage
- Township: York
- Driving Directions: Berteau to DuPage Ave (Left) to Melrose
School Information
- School District: 205
- Elem School District: 205
- Midd School District: 205
- High School District: 205
- Elementary School: Field Elementary School
- Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
- High School: York Community High School
- Private School: York Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $7,414.72
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 336402014
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Schools
Schools serving 261 Melrose Ave
School District:Elmhurst School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Field Elementary School, Elmhurst, IL 295 North Emroy Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Sandburg Middle School 345 East Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
York Community High School 355 West Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 261 Melrose Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 261 Melrose Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,175
14%
$117,167
14%
2022
$6,316
4%
$103,110
4%
2021
$6,057
6%
$98,760
4%
2020
$5,710
1%
$94,590
4%
2019
$5,662
5%
$90,950
6%
2018
$5,384
2%
$85,960
5%
2017
$5,291
4%
$82,150
8%
2016
$5,090
2%
$75,840
8%
2015
$5,014
7%
$70,060
17%
2014
$4,677
1%
$60,070
-2%
2013
$4,651
-6%
$61,300
-14%
2012
$4,958
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$71,540
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261 Melrose Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (MLS# 12635149) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 261 Melrose Avenue is currently listed for $375,000 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 261 Melrose Avenue? 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.