$415,000
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4156 Elm Ave Brookfield, IL 60513

Estimated payment $2,768/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$346 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Congress Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Porch

About This Home

Some homes simply feel different. They're the ones where every improvement has been made with intention, every project has been thoughtfully completed, and every room tells the story of years of pride in ownership. This is one of those homes. Nestled in the highly sought-after Lyons Township High School District, this classic all-brick Georgian blends timeless architecture with the kind of updates today's buyers are searching for. While its character remains beautifully intact, nearly every major component has been thoughtfully refreshed, allowing you to enjoy all the charm without the long to-do list. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the inviting curb appeal, enhanced by a charming portico that welcomes you home. Step inside to discover bright, sun-filled living spaces where refinished hardwood floors, updated windows, and thoughtful design choices create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen has been completely reimagined as the heart of the home, offering modern cabinetry, updated finishes, and newer appliances that make everything from weeknight dinners to holiday entertaining effortless. Just beyond, the backyard becomes an extension of your living space, featuring a beautiful brick patio, a newer covered back porch and balcony, and even a hot tub that's ready for relaxing under the stars. Downstairs, the finished basement is much more than additional square footage, it's a space designed for real life. A comprehensive renovation transformed it into a comfortable retreat complete with a full bathroom, updated laundry area, durable tile flooring, and major behind-the-scenes improvements including a drainage tile system, dual sump pumps with battery backup, and other infrastructure upgrades that provide lasting peace of mind. The care invested in this home extends far beyond cosmetics. Over the years, the owners have tackled nearly every major improvement, including brick tuckpointing, a new electrical panel, roof, furnace, air conditioner, water heater, windows, front door, and even beautiful new hardwood flooring. These aren't just updates, they're investments that allow the next owner to move in with confidence, knowing the heavy lifting has already been done. As an added value, several thoughtful features will remain with the home, including the Murphy bed in the second bedroom and shelving in the basement, custom dining room storage pieces, the bench by the back entrance, and, of course, the hot tub. And if you've always dreamed of having your own dance floor, you'll be happy to know the disco ball is negotiable, it can stay and keep the good times rolling. When you're ready to venture out, you'll love being just minutes from parks, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, the Metra, and the world-famous Brookfield Zoo. It's a location that perfectly complements a home that's been so carefully loved and maintained. Homes like this don't come around often. Full of character, rich with updates, and ready for its next chapter, this is the kind of place where memories are made from the moment you walk through the door.

Listing Agent

Lisa Wenzel

Wenzel Select Properties, Ltd. License #471004304 Listed on: 07/09/2026

Wenzel Select Properties, Ltd.

Co-Listing Agent

Melissa Mathis

Wenzel Select Properties, Ltd. License #475156887

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,480

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 118

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,480

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens, Blinds
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Fuses, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Washington Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 118
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6714
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,480 $26,000 $2,588 $23,412
2024 $6,480 $26,000 $2,588 $23,412
2023 $5,417 $26,000 $2,588 $23,412
2022 $5,417 $19,399 $2,231 $17,168
2021 $5,257 $19,399 $2,231 $17,168
2020 $5,212 $19,399 $2,231 $17,168
2019 $3,848 $15,322 $2,052 $13,270
2018 $3,690 $15,322 $2,052 $13,270
2017 $3,542 $15,322 $2,052 $13,270
2016 $4,806 $17,329 $1,785 $15,544
2015 $4,385 $17,329 $1,785 $15,544
2014 $4,334 $17,329 $1,785 $15,544
2013 $4,812 $19,629 $1,785 $17,844
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/09/2026 07/09/26 For Sale $415,000 0.0% $346 / Sq Ft
07/07/2026 07/07/26 Price Changed $415,000 +118.4% $346 / Sq Ft
11/23/2015 11/23/15 Sold $190,000 +5.6% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2015 05/16/15 For Sale $179,900 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $190,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $293,000 Success Title Services Inc
Warranty Deed $230,000 First American Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $261,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $176,000 Unknown
Closed $44,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12693302

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-03-120-048-0000

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