985 Forest LANE, Brookfield, WI 53005
OFF MARKET

985 Forest LANE
Brookfield, WI 53005

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,796 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$455,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,688/mo*
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$455,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,688/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,796 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Charming Brookfield Cape Cod on a picturesque, tree-lined lot. Features: 3 Beds, Main Floor Office & Family Room, 1.5 Baths, 2-Car Detached Garage. Welcoming stone facade & bright red door. Sunlit living room w/ oversized windows, cozy fireplace & archways. Open dining area w/ passthrough to kitchen, perfect for hosting. Kitchen blends charm & function w/ warm wood cabinetry & ample counter space. Spacious main-level family room w/ great natural light & deck access. Main level also includes office, 1 bed & full bath. Upper level offers 2 large beds & half bath. Expansive backyard w/ garden & mature trees--beauty in all seasons! Updates per seller inclue: Exterior paint (2023), new water heater (2024), duct cleaning (2024), new gutters (2022/2023), copper piping (2019).
985 Forest LANE, Brookfield, WI 53005 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,796 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $430,000 on Mar 7, 2025 (2% above the $419,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $455,500, with a rent estimate of $2,719/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 985 Forest LANE

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Block,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1796 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Wood Or Sim Wood Floors

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2.5Parking: Detached,2 Car
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, Brick/Stone, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: 21+ YearsNot Included in Sale: Seller's Personal PropertyIncluded in Sale: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, MicrowaveParcel Number: BR C1143066

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $419,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brookfield
School Information
Elementary School District: ElmbrookJr High / Middle School: Wisconsin HillsJr High / Middle School District: ElmbrookHigh School: Brookfield CentralHigh School District: Elmbrook

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1796 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Metro MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1906116Living Area Range: 1751-2000Living Area Range Units: Square FeetMunicipality: Brookfield
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Kyle Sprague, (414) 731-1978
Firefly Real Estate, LLC
Bought with: Dara Atlija
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Source: WIREX MLS, MLS#1906116

Price History for 985 Forest LANE

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2025$430,000Sold
WIREX MLS #1906116
02/14/2025$419,900ContingentWIREX MLS #1906116
02/11/2025$419,900Listed For SaleWIREX MLS #1906116

Market trends in Brookfield

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

Year2024
Tax$3,844
Assessment$372,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 985 Forest LANE

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1060 Hawthorne LANE, Brookfield, WI
0.10
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$475,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,702
1135 Forest LANE, Brookfield, WI
0.10
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$405,000
01/15/26
3
2
2,003
1030 Adelmann AVENUE, Brookfield, WI
0.31
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$460,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,920
1170 Forest LANE, Brookfield, WI
0.14
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$511,000
04/10/26
5
2.5
2,259
840 Tanglewood DRIVE, Brookfield, WI
0.18
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$568,000
10/14/25
4
2.5
2,454
1255 Apple Tree LANE, Brookfield, WI
0.23
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$620,000
10/20/25
4
2.5
2,303
16625 Tanglewood DRIVE, Brookfield, WI
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$630,000
07/11/25
3
2
1,847
955 South Calhoun ROAD, Brookfield, WI
0.29
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$450,000
12/15/25
3
3
2,553
730 Lois AVENUE, Brookfield, WI
0.47
Single-Family Home
$410,000
10/28/25
3
2
2,042
980 Adelmann AVENUE, Brookfield, WI
0.31
Single-Family Home
$394,000
08/28/25
3
2
2,042

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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