Cook County property record for 4540 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,481 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-03-421-033 |
| Primary APN | 18-03-421-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,985 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4540 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60513-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (AUSPITZ) & (OAKES)(BROOKFIELD) PARK SUB SE SEC 03-38-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSPITZ & OAKES BROOKFIELD |
| Legal Lot Number | 44,45 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LYONS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 819400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4540 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201333033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4540 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0014507326 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214507326 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
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 | $31,000 (+29.26%) Land $4,339 Building $26,661 | $310,000 (+29.26%) Land $43,390 Building $266,610 | |
| 2023 | $8,481.00 (+14.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,401.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,982 Land $3,740 Building $20,242 | $239,820 Land $37,400 Building $202,420 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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