1240 James St, Brookfield, WI 53005
OFF MARKET

1240 James St
Brookfield, WI 53005

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,719 sqft (on 0.66 acres)

$854,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,979/mo*
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$854,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,979/mo*
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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,719 sqft
(on 0.66 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Remarkable home and setting with finished exposed lower level in a convenient Brookfield neighborhood! Plenty of curb appeal with the partial brick exterior and private wooded backdrop. Open floor plan includes a vaulted great room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Kitchen offers center island, appliances included, and large dinette area. Option for formal dining room or den. Main floor luxury master suite features dual walk-in closets and master bath with dual sink vanities, oversized tile shower, and whirlpool tub. 2 bedrooms and full bath on upper level. Lower level is nicely finished with a family room, rec room, 4th bedroom, and full bath. Private back yard deck and 3-car garage. Easy access to I-94!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1240 James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In ClosetWet Bar
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or SpaJetted Bath Tub

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Wood, BrickPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1996
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.66 acres

Price History for 1240 James St

DatePriceEventSource
06/27/2019$531,000Sold
N/A
05/09/2019$539,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/01/2019$549,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/28/2015$485,000Sold
N/A
12/10/2014$500,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/10/2014$500,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/07/2014$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/27/2002$439,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Brookfield

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$445K
$20.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$233
$6MoM
Available listings
167
35MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$7,919
Assessment$743,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1240 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1135 James STREET, Brookfield, WI
0.09
Single-Family Home
$797,500
11/14/25
5
3
3,440
955 Edwards STREET, Brookfield, WI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$835,000
12/10/25
5
4.5
5,048
1424 South Arcadian DRIVE, New Berlin, WI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$434,000
07/09/25
4
2
1,602
1055 South Sunny Slope ROAD, Brookfield, WI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$499,900
07/09/25
3
2.5
2,159
14240 Radiant COURT, Brookfield, WI
0.42
Single-Family Home
$649,900
08/15/25
3
3.5
2,384
1345 South Elm Grove ROAD, Brookfield, WI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$610,000
12/29/25
5
3.5
2,653
1000 Silver Mist COURT, Brookfield, WI
0.48
Single-Family Home
$845,000
04/15/26
3
3.5
3,370
990 Silver Mist COURT, Brookfield, WI
0.50
Single-Family Home
$685,000
02/24/26
3
3
2,933
13430 Roswell DRIVE, Brookfield, WI
0.44
Single-Family Home
$495,000
08/29/25
4
2
2,328
680 Forest Grove LANE, Brookfield, WI
0.48
Single-Family Home
$581,000
05/22/26
3
3
2,487

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Brookfield

At least 165 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 34 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Xgwbyw45y4
    "We live in Waulura which js a mature neighborhood with homes having at least a .5 acre lot! Lots of green space with a. Beautiful creek running through the neighborhood lots of wildlife yet close to all the. Needed amenities "
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  • Xgwbyw45y4
    "Local restaurants, shopping all conveniently located. Downtown MKE is easy to get to. Easy access to both 94, 41, and 43"
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  • Erica Chappelear
    "Commute to downtown is not pleasant due to construction and congestion. Commute to other suburbs not too bad because you can generally find a route without too many stop lights"
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  • 5hzxfzjxht
    "Great safe side of Brookfield, park is close people are mindful if pedestrians and neighbors keep an eye out in the neighborhood. "
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  • Zach Manske
    "I grew up in Brookfield, went to school within the Elmbrook school district. I moved away for a few years, but recently returned and love the area."
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  • Melony B.
    "It is a very Quiet neighborhood. We live walking distance from multiple parks, restaurants and grocery. "
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  • Ken V.
    " A lot of diVersity in our area. We have great outdoor areas for walking and bike riding. Most small businesses have been able to survive their limited hours and patrons. Many restaurants have a solid following and people supporting their businesses with takeout and curbside. Great place to live!!"
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  • Lindsey K.
    "I don’t own a dog anymore, but when we did it was a great place to own a dog. People walk by daily with their dogs."
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  • Cizzlen
    "Family friendly atmosphere and close to lively shopping districts and highway. Very convenient location "
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  • Tiffany W.
    "The neighborhood is quiet and everyone keeps to themselves. We have a lot of cook outs with music and family and no neighbors have complained about noise. Good privacy for no fencing around anywhere!"
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  • Pam N.
    "My commute is extremely short. Brookfield is located close to the expressway and retail shopping. Schools are excellent."
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  • Christopher C.
    "I lived near by (waukesha) for most my life, and lived in Brookfield for a year. The Neighborhood I lived in was quiet. Most picked up after dogs. Lots of places near by for shopping. "
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  • Ryan T.
    "Lots of places to walk around and parks. Good pet product stores and humane society is great. Awesome place to own a pet "
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    "Commuting out of brookfield is easy, wide main streets feed to and from expressways. Traffic is moving."
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  • Camelot Forest
    "It is a very dog friendly neighborhood. Most of the homes here all have dogs and it’s a great neighborhood to walk with your pets even without sidewalks. "
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  • Rebekahkisla
    "Tons of paths And sidewalks to walk dogs. Safe neighborhood. Plenty of open parks to play with dogs. "
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  • Dana_riemer
    "Great, Brookfield has everything you need. Stores are only about 1 mile in any direction. The restaurants are awesome "
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  • Annsand55
    "Easy. I work in Wauwatosa. I drive my car and experience moderate traffic. The worst problem is the morning trains, which routinely make me late."
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  • Margesmith03
    "Lots of people in my neighborhood own dogs and love to get them out for exercise at a nearby dog park or walk them on paved walkways which are plentiful and safe."
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  • JoeProsen
    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 6 years and it’s great. A dead end street onto a golf course. No traffic and good neighbors. "
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  • Bpmd40
    "I have lived here for 12 years now. I love the neighborhood. There is a park right at the end of the street. At night I can hear the trains in the far off distance and yet there is everything from Best Buy to a mall <3 miles away from me."
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  • Daniellehight86
    "The friendliness of the people in the area, that fact that they wanna look out for one another. The area s well kept and clean"
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  • Daniellehight86
    "Very well kept and clean, everyone is friendly. The parks are in walking distance. And it seems that everyone looks out for each other. "
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  • trustchristtobesaved
    "I lived here for many years and come home to visit my parents. Brookfield is a well to do community."
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1240 James St, Brookfield, WI 53005 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,719 sqft single-family home built in 1996. This property is not currently available for sale. 1240 James St was last sold on Jun 27, 2019 for $531,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1240 James St is $854,600.