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$375,000
11 Days On Site

261 Melrose Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,400
SqFt
$268
/SqFt
1950
Built
County:
DuPage
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$375,000
Days On Site 
11 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,400 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1950
MLS® Number 
12635149
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,414.72
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
22 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
7 days agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Direction Faces 
East
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2.5
Parking 
AsphaltDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2.5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Cape Cod
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator
Basement 
UnfinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Main
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X10Level - Main
Bedroom 4 
Dining Room 
Dimensions - COMBOLevel - Main
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 18X13Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 32X13Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl SidingBrick
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Elmhurst
School District 
York Community High School
Township 
York
Schools
School District
York Community High School
Elementary School
Field Elementary School
Middle School
Sandburg Middle School
High School
York Community High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie�s International Real Estate



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