3601 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
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3601 Forest Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,120 sqft (on 0.71 acres)

$667,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,537/mo*
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$667,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,537/mo*
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,120 sqft
(on 0.71 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

If you are interested in a piece of history the home known as the Brookfield Kindergarten, could be a perfect for you. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath Prairie style home designed by famed architect William Drummond, has been completely renovated, winning the Kristin Visser Historical Preservation Award (given every other year to honor the renovation of a Frank Lloyd Wright or Prairie School building). The distinctive building provides instant curb appeal and recognition. The home itself is newly appointed, with recently renovated features. It is cooled with central air conditioning, and in cold weather the wood-burning fireplace in the family room keeps everything cozy. The house also boasts a full basement and an attached garage with two parking spaces. It is the surroundings that make this home remarkable, however. A gorgeous stone patio showcases a verdant and private backyard. Salt Creek literally runs through the backyard, and across it is a large plot of forested land. Owners will find kayak put-in spots steps from their back door! The world-famous Brookfield Zoo mins away, as is the Riverside-Brookfield High School. Metra's Brookfield stop is also less than three blocks away, and transportation across Chicagoland is extremely convenient.
3601 Forest Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,120 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $637,500 on Aug 28, 2025 (6% below the $675,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $667,700, with a rent estimate of $3,611/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3601 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2120 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910Year Renovated: 2017
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15344060110000Additional Parcels Description: 15344150010000Model Home Type: PRAIRIE WILLIAM DRUMMOND

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $675,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 17 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brookfield
School Information
Elementary School: Brook Park Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 95Jr High / Middle School: S E Gross Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 95High School District: 208

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: PRAIRIE WILLIAM DRUMMOND

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.71 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12257008Activation Date: Fri Feb 28 2025Back On Market Date: Mon Jun 16 2025

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by James Ongena, (312) 320-2188
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Anthony Zammitt, Lofty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12257008

Price History for 3601 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/28/2025$637,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12257008
08/26/2025$675,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12257008
07/18/2025$675,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12257008
02/28/2025$675,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12257008
12/18/2017$250,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09779797
11/14/2017$249,900PendingAgent Provided
10/17/2017$249,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/17/2017$67,703Sold
N/A
04/29/2017$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/15/2016$300,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/29/2016$300,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/09/2016$310,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/22/2016$335,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/05/2016$347,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/05/2016$354,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/02/2016$365,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/22/2014$370,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/17/2014$370,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
03/10/2014$370,000PendingAgent Provided
01/30/2014$370,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/02/2013$399,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Brookfield

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$276,250
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3601 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3710 Prairie Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$415,000
08/15/25
3
3
1,995
3600 McCormick Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$525,000
11/25/25
4
2
1,920
3619 Prairie Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$670,000
08/15/25
4
4
2,450
3601 McCormick Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$490,000
03/16/26
3
2.5
1,706
3643 Vernon Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$465,000
07/30/25
4
2.5
1,743
8625 Washington Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$425,000
08/18/25
3
2.5
1,326
3617 Park Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$610,000
10/30/25
3
2
2,400
3512 Woodside Ave, Brookfield, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$590,000
08/01/25
3
2.5
1,840

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What Locals Say about Brookfield

At least 161 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say there are community events

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  • Angela Marquez
    "I lived near Brookfield zoo for many years. The neighborhood is great for families. Schools are amazing and safe"
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  • Lashawn Robinson
    "Safe quiet and overall good area been living here for about 4 years I love Brookfield and would love for other people to try it out too.."
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  • Jake
    "Great neighborhood, wonderful old home with mature tree lined streets. Several events through the year, Halloween walk, tree lighting etc. "
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  • Aly Cummens
    "The schools are great! Very family friendly with neighborhood events and festivals. I wish there were more parks but were so close to so many in neighboring towns it’s not an issue. "
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  • Marisa Mallary
    "A lot of cars drive fast in this neighborhood especially On Prairie and Rochester. Watch your children and we should have more policing of traffic ."
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  • Aly Cummens
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation. It is just a 30 min metra ride to Chicago. "
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  • LaCharles G.
    "Quiet neighborhoods, good schools and people pick up after their dogs. Very festive during holidays and friendly neighbors."
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  • Earoiland93
    "easy to get to highways, reasonable rent and pet friendly area! good neighbors and always say hi. "
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  • Emmanuel H.
    "Nice area, nice parks, we have the zoo and people is very friendly!!! also its a very quiet and clean neighborhood "
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  • Kay M. B.
    "I love this neighborhood, it’s very peaceful, the neighborhood is very clean, the neighbors are all very pleasant..."
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  • Clpatil
    "12 years here. Kids grew up and graduated from RBHS. Great schools and neighbors. Love summers at the parks. The local government works hard to do this well."
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  • Lavesejones
    "Great neighborhood to raise your family. Safe. Centrally located to visit all area of the city. Best decision I’ve made"
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  • Youssra I.
    "The schools are really good, safe neighborhood, mostly friendly people around. Good area to live overall"
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  • Youssra I.
    "Easy if you have a car. There’s also a metra station nearby. Safe neighborhood with good schools nearby "
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  • Cassandra S.
    "This is a family friendly neighborhood where you can feel safe and secure with neighbors and your surroundings."
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  • Marcela Q.
    "Love it! Brookfield is the perfect place to live, great schools, great neighborhood..we lived here for the past 6 years and will be here for long!"
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  • Halkooistra
    "We walk our dog around the local blocks daily and so do many of our neighbors. Our neighbors dogsit for us from time to time."
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  • Charmain P.
    "we have Brookfield zoo wonderful parks people are friendly, schools are great. great public transportation to city."
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  • Colleen Carey
    "I've lived here for the past 20 yrs and I fell in love with the community as a whole. It's diverse, friendly and well maintained."
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  • Gosia
    "My neighborhood is great, it’s friendly, and nice. But it all depends where u live, and/or on which side of brookfield. Also most of the schools are horrible, and the children are very rude. I live on a ok street except we are the corner house and there is a truck company right next to us. So it gets loud at times. Our neighbor in the back plays loud music and shoots fireworks at night when we try to sleep, but the parks are well maintained, and nice."
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  • Steffany1980
    "I feel as if the demographic is changing and there are a lot of section 8-ers. The housing market is high priced for this town."
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  • Jessica W.
    "I love the quaint area and the people around us. The forestry and parks are amazing but the rivers can flood easily."
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  • Paul R.
    "lived here for two years. great safe neighborhood just people are a little uppity. other than that it is a great family neighborhood "
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  • Stephanie4301
    "nothing, i dont know who pays these peiple but brookfield is horrible. there are guns everywhere and wild animals eat your plants. everyone is rude"
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  • Dina
    "Great access to downtown by car or public transportation. Conveniently located to both major airports as well"
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  • Lisa .
    "Great neighborhood. Real quiet. Close to to transportation and great schools. Plus the Zoo is ok our town lots of activities there "
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  • Mgill8881
    "yes very dog friendly. I see a ton of dogs in the neighborhood and I myself own one. there are a ton of great places to walk dogs in town as well "
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  • Rsonnemann
    "I live in Hollywood inside Brookfield. The neighborhood is awesome and the people are great. It’s assame block that I grew up on. Halloween party, caroling through the holidays."
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  • Mljarka
    "Nice community atmosphere, Close to transportation, good shopping, great schools. Zoo is a bonus. Not too far from Chicago - but just far enough "
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  • Unspecified
    "It’s small, people are nice, few cozy bars nice restaurants fun places to go great parks and lots of baseball for kids . "
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  • Suzanne z.
    "Weekly farmers market during the summer, the zoo, a library with great programs, nice parks. For Halloween they have a great Halloween walk for kids where they can visit the local businesses and trick or treat too. "
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information