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Sold on 07/17/2025
James Ongena of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

3601 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

$637,500

Last sold 07/17/2025 after 139 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,120

    Sqft ($301/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 3601 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1910
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
If you are interested in a piece of history the home known as the Brookfield Kindergarten, could be a perfect for you. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath Prairie style home designed by famed architect William Drummond, has been completely renovated, winning the Kristin Visser Historical Preservation Award (given every other year to honor the renovation of a Frank Lloyd Wright or Prairie School building). The distinctive building provides instant curb appeal and recognition. The home itself is newly appointed, with recently renovated features. It is cooled with central air conditioning, and in cold weather the wood-burning fireplace in the family room keeps everything cozy. The house also boasts a full basement and an attached garage with two parking spaces. It is the surroundings that make this home remarkable, however. A gorgeous stone patio showcases a verdant and private backyard. Salt Creek literally runs through the backyard, and across it is a large plot of forested land. Owners will find kayak put-in spots steps from their back door! The world-famous Brookfield Zoo mins away, as is the Riverside-Brookfield High School. Metra's Brookfield stop is also less than three blocks away, and transportation across Chicagoland is extremely convenient.
Listed by
Listing Agent - James Ongena
Listing Office - @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12257008 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 12257008
Status Pending
SubType 1.5 Story
Living Area 2120
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 16881.7
Year Built 1910
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Family Room
Exterior
Construction Frame
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Brookfield
County Cook
Elementary School Brook Park Elementary School
Elementary School District 95
Middle School District 95
Middle School S E Gross Middle School
High School District 208
APN 15344060110000
Directions 31st Street West To Prairie Ave South To Washington Then East To Forest Ave South To Address
Lot/ Land Details
Additional Parcels 15344150010000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jul 2024
    mls logo MLS # 11974600
  • Jul 17, 2024 Listed
    $675,000 (+170.0%)
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09779797
  • Dec 19, 2017 Sold
    $250,000
  • Nov 14, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Oct 16, 2017 Listed
    $249,900 (-16.7%)
  • Sep 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09264960
  • Sep 14, 2016 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 29, 2016 Price Change
    $300,000 (-3.2%)
  • Aug 8, 2016 Price Change
    $310,000 (-7.5%)
  • Jun 21, 2016 Listed
    $335,000 (-3.7%)
  • Jun 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09128865
  • Jun 16, 2016 Cancelled
    —
  • May 5, 2016 Price Change
    $347,900 (-2.0%)
  • Apr 5, 2016 Price Change
    $354,900 (-2.8%)
  • Feb 18, 2016 Re-Activated
    —
  • Feb 9, 2016 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Feb 1, 2016 Listed
    $365,000 (-1.4%)
  • Apr 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08457947
  • Apr 22, 2014 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Oct 1, 2013 Listed
    $370,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $7,728 -8.5%
    $22,970 +6.15%
  • 2022
    $8,447 +2.9%
    $21,640
  • 2021
    $8,209 -3.7%
    $21,640
  • 2020
    $8,521 +86.4%
    $21,640 +86.73%
  • 2019
    $4,570 +4.2%
    $11,589
  • 2018
    $4,388 +22.8%
    $11,589
  • 2017
    $3,574 -25.3%
    $11,589 -16.37%
  • 2016
    $4,787 +4.4%
    $13,858
  • 2015
    $4,583 +1.3%
    $13,858
  • 2014
    $4,524 +16.0%
    —
  • 2013
    $3,900
    —
  • 3601 Forest Ave
    $637K
  • Brookfield
    —
  • 60513
    $399K +9% y/y
  • Brookfield
    $399K +8% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
3605 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $416,000 4/1 1,838 0.02
3543 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $736,000 4/2 3,182 0.02
3607 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $338,000 2/1 720 0.02
3609 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $475,000 5/2 1,814 0.03
3537 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $405,000 3/1 1,344 0.03
3600 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $422,000 3/1 960 0.03
3604 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $394,000 2/1 960 0.03
3542 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 $372,000 3/1 1,151 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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