$375,000

beds

bath

1,400

square ft

261 Melrose Avenue

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Active / MLS #12635149 / Single Family / Elmhurst

Listing information updated 5/12/2026 at 3:23pm

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,400

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Room Information

Living Room:

18x13 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

12x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

32x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,414

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60126

City:

Elmhurst

County:

Dupage

Schools

School District(s):

205

Elementary School:

Field Elementary School

Middle School:

Sandburg Middle School

High School:

York Community High School

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,400

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Living Room:

18x13 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

12x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

32x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$7,414

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60126

City:

Elmhurst

County:

Dupage

School District(s):

205

Elementary School:

Field Elementary School

Middle School:

Sandburg Middle School

High School:

York Community High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 630.530.0900

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