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4538 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4538 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,985 sqft)
OwnerCompany on Record
Tax Bill$3,776 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-03-421-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-03-421-032
Alternative APN
  • 18-03-421-032-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,200 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,985 sqft (0.137 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4538 FOREST AVE
CityBROOKFIELD
StateIL
Zip60513-2521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(AUSPITZ) & (OAKES)(BROOKFIELD) PARK SUB SE SEC 03-38-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionAUSPITZ & OAKES BROOKFIELD
Legal Lot Number46,47
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionLYONS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract819400

Owner

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany on Record
Mailing Address4538 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
Jun 5, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 24, 2023
Transfer Doc0000055026
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4538 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005313071
DateFeb 22, 2021
Instrument2105313071
Lender
NameMIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressFREEPORT, IL 61032
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 5, 2023
Property Address4538 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521
Document Number0015655026
Instrument DateMay 24, 2023
Instrument2315655026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4538 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionLyons Township
MunicipalityBrookfield Village
Elementary School DistrictLyons School District 103 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLyons Township High School District 204 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$31,000 (+29.62%) Land $4,339 Building $26,661$310,000 (+29.62%) Land $43,390 Building $266,610
2023$3,776.00 (-17.48%)
2022$4,576.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$23,916 Land $3,740 Building $20,176$239,160 Land $37,400 Building $201,760

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBROOKFIELD
serves 18,776 people · EPA ID IL0310330
Water SourcePurchased surface water from BROOKFIELD-NORTH RIVERSIDE WATER COMM.
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead10 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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