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.
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$637,500
3601 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
3beds
2,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.71 Acres Lot
$667,700 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$3,611 Estimated rent
Home value
$667,700
$601,000 - $741,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceAttached garageKayak put-in spotsCentral air conditioningInstant curb appealGorgeous stone patioVerdant and private backyard
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Listing courtesy of:
James Ongena 312-320-2188,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Anthony Zammitt
Lofty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12257008
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X30
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X20
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X30
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Dimensions: 137 X 225
Details
- Additional parcels included: 15344150010000
- Parcel number: 15344060110000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2017
Details
- Builder model: PRAIRIE WILLIAM DRUMMOND
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brookfield
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $637,500-5.6%$301/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12257008 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $675,000$318/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Contingent | $675,000$318/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000+170%$318/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Sold | $250,000+0%$118/sqft |
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| 11/14/2017 | Pending sale | $249,900$118/sqft |
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| 10/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $249,900+269.1%$118/sqft |
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| 8/17/2017 | Sold | $67,703-77.4%$32/sqft |
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| 4/29/2017 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 9/15/2016 | Listing removed | $300,000$142/sqft |
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| 8/29/2016 | Price change | $300,000-3.2%$142/sqft |
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| 8/9/2016 | Price change | $310,000-7.5%$146/sqft |
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| 6/22/2016 | Price change | $335,000-3.7%$158/sqft |
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| 5/5/2016 | Price change | $347,900-2%$164/sqft |
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| 4/5/2016 | Price change | $354,900-2.8%$167/sqft |
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| 2/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $365,000-1.4%$172/sqft |
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| 4/22/2014 | Listing removed | $370,000$175/sqft |
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| 3/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $370,000$175/sqft |
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| 3/10/2014 | Pending sale | $370,000$175/sqft |
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| 1/30/2014 | Price change | $370,000-7.3%$175/sqft |
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| 10/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $399,000$188/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $27,625 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,153 -10.3% | $27,624 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $10,204 +2.9% | $26,541 |
| 2021 | $9,921 -5.1% | $26,541 |
| 2020 | $10,451 +118.2% | $26,541 +118.5% |
| 2019 | $4,791 +4.1% | $12,148 |
| 2018 | $4,600 +30.2% | $12,148 |
| 2017 | $3,534 -34.6% | $12,148 -24.1% |
| 2016 | $5,401 +4.6% | $16,007 |
| 2015 | $5,164 +1.2% | $16,007 |
| 2014 | $5,101 +17.2% | $16,007 +8.2% |
| 2013 | $4,353 +0.7% | $14,796 |
| 2012 | $4,324 +2.5% | $14,796 |
| 2011 | $4,221 +0.3% | $14,796 -20.8% |
| 2010 | $4,206 +6.7% | $18,686 |
| 2009 | $3,943 +32.4% | $18,686 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $2,978 -10.5% | $18,674 -0.1% |
| 2007 | $3,328 +4.4% | $18,691 |
| 2006 | $3,189 +7% | $18,691 |
| 2005 | $2,979 +19.6% | $18,691 +43.6% |
| 2004 | $2,491 +3.6% | $13,017 |
| 2003 | $2,406 -0.4% | $13,017 |
| 2002 | $2,416 +5.2% | $13,017 +10.7% |
| 2001 | $2,297 +3.2% | $11,760 |
| 2000 | $2,225 +2.6% | $11,760 |
| 1999 | $2,170 | $11,760 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60513
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Brook Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10S E Gross Middle SchoolGrades: PK,6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Riverside Brookfield Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brook Park Elementary School
- Middle: S E Gross Middle School
- District: 95
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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