When was property at 261 Melrose Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 261 Melrose Avenue was built in 1950 and last sold on May 12, 2006 for $254,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 261 Melrose Avenue is $378,750.

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There are currently no comparable homes to 261 Melrose Avenue.

Elmhurst

60126

261 Melrose Avenue

Sold on Aug 20, 2026

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$360,000

● House - Off Market

261 Melrose Avenue

Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,400 Ft²

$2,460

Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.

Unit Size

1,400 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

Price per sqft

$268

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$618

HOA Dues

Year Built

1950

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1950

Effective Year Built: 1950
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 5
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 2
Building Style: 11
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 200
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 825
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 440
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,098

Lot Size Depth Feet: 125
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 50
Total Building Area: 1,650
Gross Building Area: 1,650
Building Area: 1,650
Building Area Measurement: R

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 825
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: C
Subdivision: NORTH ELMHURST SUB
Land Acres: 0000000140
Standard Land Use Code: 0532
County Land Use Code: L
Legal Description 1: NORTH ELMHURST SUB

Neighborhood

School District Name: Elmhurst School District 205

School Tax School District: DISTRICT 205
Census Tract: 840600

Zoning

Zoning: R

Geography

Parcel: 03-36-402-014

Lot: 72
Municipality: ADDISON
Latitude: 41.9079
Longitude: -87.9281

Address

Full Address: 261 Melrose Ave

Address - House Number: 261
Address - Street Name: Melrose
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: IL
City Name: Elmhurst
Carrier Code: C002
4-Digit Zip Code: 2467
Zip Code: 60126

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $631,612
Tax Rate Code Area: 3062

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $309,330

Market Land Value: $186,900
Market Improvement Value: $122,430

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $103,110
Assessed Land Value: $62,300
Assessed Improvements Value: $40,810

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: May 12, 2006

Current Sale Recording Date: May 22, 2006
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: R2006-095759

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$649,900

Sale Price/ft²

$368

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2652 ft²

Average Home Age

45.1 years

Currently For Sale

87 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Tim Schiller, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Data Source: MRED, MLS# MRD12635149

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