$637,500

beds

baths

2,120

square ft

3601 Forest Avenue

Brookfield, Illinois 60513

Closed / MLS #12257008 / Single Family / Brookfield

Listing information updated 8/30/2025 at 6:03am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,120

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

20x30 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x20 - Main

Family Room:

20x30 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x20 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x20 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$16,881

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60513

City:

Brookfield

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

95, 208

Elementary School:

Brook Park Elementary School

Middle School:

S E Gross Middle School

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,120

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Living Room:

20x30 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x20 - Main

Family Room:

20x30 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x20 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x20 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$16,881

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60513

City:

Brookfield

County:

Cook

School District(s):

95, 208

Elementary School:

Brook Park Elementary School

Middle School:

S E Gross Middle School

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.682.8500

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