Cook County property record for 4242 Custer Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 723 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,788 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,337 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-03-231-075 |
| Primary APN | 18-03-231-075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 723 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 723 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,788 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4242 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60513-2114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S E (GROSS)(THIRD) ADD TO (GROSSDALE) PT OF WH OF NE 1/4 & EH OF NW 1/4 LYING N OF OGDEN AVE EXCEPT RIGHT OF WAY OF C B & QRR |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSS THIRD ADD TO GROSSDALE |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LYONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 819400 |
4242 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4242 CUSTER AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999705 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $24,000 Land $3,471 Building $20,529 | $240,000 Land $34,710 Building $205,290 | |
| 2023 | $6,337.00 (+15.37%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,681 Land $2,992 Building $15,689 | $186,810 Land $29,920 Building $156,890 |
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 4242 Custer 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 | 3 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 4242 Custer 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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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