Cook County property record for 4038 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,593 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,474 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $368,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,788 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-03-213-027 |
| Primary APN | 18-03-213-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,593 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,474 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4038 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60513-2124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICKERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LYONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 819300 |
4038 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5926 S TRIPP AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-4939 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20224147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4038 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2124 |
| Document Number | 0012404147 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2212404147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $365.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4038 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2124 |
| Document Number | 0012404148 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2212404148 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Lyons Township |
| Municipality | Brookfield Village |
| Elementary School District | Lyons School District 103 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lyons Township High School District 204 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 Land $5,419 Building $26,581 | $320,000 Land $54,190 Building $265,810 | |
| 2023 | $8,788.00 (+61.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,436.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,259 Land $4,671 Building $16,588 | $212,590 Land $46,710 Building $165,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4038 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 4038 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 |
|---|
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 971 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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