Cook County property record for 3838 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,525 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,845 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-34-432-025 |
| Primary APN | 15-34-432-025 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3838 FOREST AVE |
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| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60513-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSSDALE |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 818700 |
3838 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3838 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3838 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2120 |
| Document Number | 1932208282 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 3838 FOREST AVE #40 BROOKFIELD IL 605132120, 40, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2120 |
| Document Number | 1932208282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32208282 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3838 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2120 |
| Document Number | 1708046045 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 3838 FOREST AVE BROOKFIELD IL 605132120, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2120 |
| Document Number | 1708046045 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8046045 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2047 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Brookfield Village |
| Elementary School District | Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,194 Land $2,344 Building $18,850 | $211,940 Land $23,440 Building $188,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,845.00 (+2.36%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,710.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,545 Land $2,031 Building $18,514 | $205,450 Land $20,310 Building $185,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3838 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 36 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1987–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3838 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BROOKFIELD serves 18,776 people · EPA ID IL0310330 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BROOKFIELD-NORTH RIVERSIDE WATER COMM. |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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