Welcome to one of Brookfield's most coveted addresses - a home that announces itself with the quiet confidence of a property that simply has everything. Congress Park Avenue, one of the select wide, landscaped boulevards in the village, carries an unhurried elegance that sets it apart from the moment you arrive - the kind of address that feels established, considered, and rare. This distinguished farmhouse sits perfectly within that setting, positioned in the well-regarded Lyons Township High School district with effortless access to the Congress Park Metra, neighborhood parks, the local elementary school, and the celebrated shops and dining of downtown La Grange. The home reveals a thoughtfully realized dual-living configuration that is as practical as it is refined. The main first floor residence offers a bright and gracious living room with bay windows and original stained glass, a formal dining room graced with a built-in buffet, a kitchen with walk-in pantry, two bedrooms, and a beautifully appointed bathroom with tile floors and classic subway tile. Original hardwood floors, doors, and trim flow throughout, alongside handsome built-ins that speak to a era of craftsmanship seldom found at any price point. A back porch mudroom, second-story deck, and fenced yard complete the picture with effortless livability. The partially finished full basement features a newly carpeted family/entertainment room with additional space for a home office, family gatherings, or additional guest accommodations. The second-floor suite - entirely private, with its own separate entrance - offers vaulted ceilings, a living room with gas fireplace, a full kitchen, a bedroom, and an office. Whether envisioned as an in-law retreat, a guest sanctuary, or an income-producing rental, it represents the kind of flexibility that today's most discerning buyers actively seek and rarely find. Beyond the property itself, the broader context only strengthens the case. The Village of Brookfield has actively committed to the reinvestment and elevation of this very corridor - a quiet but powerful signal for buyers who understand that a neighborhood on the rise is as valuable as the home within it. Congress Park Avenue has long attracted those who prize architectural character, residential tranquility, and proximity to the best of the western suburbs. That reputation is only deepening. This is a home for the buyer who recognizes that location, livability, and income potential rarely arrive together - and who appreciates, above all, the art of arriving somewhere truly worth staying.
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$475,000
9439 Congress Park Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
3beds
1,795sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
4,750 Square Feet Lot
$478,500 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$3,041 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,500
$435,000 - $526,000
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Distinguished farmhouseFenced yardOriginal stained glassKitchen with walk-in pantryVaulted ceilingsWide landscaped boulevardsBack porch mudroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adriana L Cook (312)497-2044,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Susan Strange
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12628259
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Deck, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Attic, Recreation Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X20
Other
- Features: Flooring (Combination)
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X09
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Combination), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 984 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41X24
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,795 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 4,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38X125
Details
- Parcel number: 18033100040000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Brookfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $343,190
- Annual tax amount: $9,079
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Sold | $475,000+3.5%$265/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12628259 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $459,000$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12628259 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,000+2.2%$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12628259 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listing removed | $449,000$250/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #12616137 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Contingent | $449,000$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12616137 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000+63.3%$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12616137 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2018 | Sold | $275,000-8%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2018 | Pending sale | $299,000$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange #09789834 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,000$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange #09789834 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2017 | Pending sale | $299,000$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange #09789834 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,000-9.1%$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #09739402 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2016 | Listing removed | $329,000$183/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange #09287419 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $329,000+2.8%$183/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange #09287419 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2016 | Listing removed | $320,000$178/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $320,000+14.7%$178/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2014 | Sold | $279,000$155/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2014 | Listed for sale | $279,000$155/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange #08624675 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,319 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $8,766 +16.9% | $33,999 +33.1% |
| 2022 | $7,498 +3.2% | $25,537 |
| 2021 | $7,265 +1.3% | $25,537 |
| 2020 | $7,175 -11.3% | $25,537 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $8,094 +20.9% | $25,012 |
| 2018 | $6,697 +4.4% | $25,012 |
| 2017 | $6,415 +9.7% | $25,012 +21.7% |
| 2016 | $5,850 +9.4% | $20,550 |
| 2015 | $5,345 +1.3% | $20,550 |
| 2014 | $5,279 -1.8% | $20,550 -4.9% |
| 2013 | $5,374 +1.5% | $21,612 |
| 2012 | $5,296 +2.7% | $21,612 |
| 2011 | $5,155 +6.8% | $21,612 -26.9% |
| 2010 | $4,825 +9.4% | $29,573 |
| 2009 | $4,409 -2.9% | $29,573 -7% |
| 2008 | $4,540 +11.7% | $31,798 +37.1% |
| 2007 | $4,064 +2.2% | $23,189 |
| 2006 | $3,974 +11.3% | $23,189 |
| 2005 | $3,570 -7.3% | $23,189 +21.8% |
| 2004 | $3,851 +6% | $19,046 |
| 2003 | $3,632 +2.8% | $19,046 |
| 2002 | $3,534 +13.5% | $19,046 +16.3% |
| 2001 | $3,114 +4.8% | $16,373 |
| 2000 | $2,971 +13% | $16,373 |
| 1999 | $2,630 | $16,373 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60513
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Congress Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Park Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Congress Park Elementary School
- Middle: Park Junior High School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 102
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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