261 Melrose Avenue | MLS #12635149

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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.

Source: MRED, MLS#: 12635149

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Property Type

Residential

General

Association/HOA

Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

School District: 205
Elementary School: Field Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Sandburg Middle School
High School: York Community High School

Building Information

New Construction: No
Year Built: 1950

Location/Region

County Or Parish: DuPage
MLS Area Major: Elmhurst
Township: York

Community/Development

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Tax Information

Tax Annual Amount: $7,414.72
Tax Year: 2025

General Information

Ownership: Fee Simple
Parcel Number: 0336402014
Property Type: Residential
Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
Disability Access: No
Total SqFt.: 0

Parking Information

Garage Spaces: 2.5

Beds/Baths

Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

General Information

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Living Area: 1400
Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Rooms Total: 6

Exterior

Parking Information

Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
Parking Total: 2.5

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 50 X 125
Water Source: Lake Michigan

Waterfront/View

Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick

General Information

Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13X13

Room: Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13X10

Room: Dining Room

Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO

Room: Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 12X12

Room: Living Room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 18X13

Level: N/A

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Room: Bedroom 4

Level: N/A

Room: Family Room

Level: N/A

Room: Laundry

Level: N/A

Room: Master Bedroom

Level: Second
Dimensions: 32X13

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Ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating. The schools displayed on this website are for informational purposes only and may not represent a complete or up-to-date list. School assignments are subject to change and should be verified directly with the local school district. Please contact the appropriate school district to confirm school zoning and enrollment eligibility for this property.

History

Date	Event	Value
5/6/2026Source: MRED	Status Change	Active
5/6/2026Source: MRED	Status Change	Active
5/1/2026Source: MRED	Added to Database	May 01, 2026
5/1/2026Source: MRED	Added to Database	May 01, 2026

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