Cook County property record for 4542 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,175 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-03-421-034 |
| Primary APN | 18-03-421-034 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| 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 |
| Street Address | 4542 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60513-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSPITZ & OAKS BROOKFIELD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,44 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LYONS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 819400 |
4542 Forest Ave is held in a trust since November 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4542 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-2521 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000634 |
| 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 | $26,583 Land $4,339 Building $22,244 | $265,830 Land $43,390 Building $222,440 | |
| 2023 | $8,175.00 (+16.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,994.00 | $22,850 Land $3,740 Building $19,110 | $228,500 Land $37,400 Building $191,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4542 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 4542 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 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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