#12360780, Rosie Gonzalez, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty
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About 3621 Vernon Ave
LEGAL, NON-CONFORMING TWO-FLAT CURRENTLY USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, IDEAL FOR RELATED LIVING, INVESTMENT, OR AS AN OWNER-OCCUPIED AIRBNB! Spacious, updated, and standing since 1888 as one of Brookfield's earliest homes, 3621 Vernon is a legal two-unit which its owners have also used as a cool, one-of-a-kind single-family house. CHECK THE PICTURES! The 1,848 square foot home features 2 bedrooms and one full bath on each level, and was carefully refurbished by the current owners between 2019 and 2023. Major updates include a new roof, new vinyl siding, new furnace and water heater, new drain cleanout, new back sitting porch, rebuilt front sitting porch, new tuckpointing and paint on classic stone foundation, and much more. Just inside the vintage front door, a carved wooden staircase leads to the second floor, which can be used either as a legal 2BR rental unit or as a family-friendly second floor that features great views, a separate loft area, and a second kitchen! Original hardwood floors on both levels! The oversized backyard is wooded and private, with a newer 2.5-car garage and three additional off-alley parking spaces. The current owners often rented the first floor unit as a legal Airbnb, spending the weekend in the second floor apartment while paying the mortgage with the first (Over 100 Straight 5.0 ratings -- Airbnb guests loved this place!). The home occupies one of the best locations in Brookfield -- Just a five minute walk to Brookfield's vibrant downtown district with its restaurants, bars, and shops, along with the Downtown Brookfield BNSF Metra Station (25 minutes to Union Station), and about a mile to the world-famous Brookfield Zoo. Wider-than-average lots on this block make it one of Brookfield's prettiest. Top-rated schools include Riverside-Brookfield High School, named by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best High School: National" for 2024. Whether you are looking for a good-sized single family home that is ideal for teen/related living, a solid investment property with two rentable units plus rentable garage, or a flexible owner-occupied money maker, 3621 Vernon is one of the most versatile, interesting, and user-friendly houses on today's market -- See it today! Owner is a licensed Illinois real estate broker.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Replacement Windows
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Off Alley, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Exterior: Fire Pit
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $497,000
- Price/SqFt: $268
- Directions: Prairie to Grant, west to Vernon, north to house
- Year Built: 1888
- Living Area: 1,848 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12417972
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (708) 352-4840
- Listing Agent: Dan Stivers
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
May 25, 2018 | Home Sold | $275,000 |
May 25, 2018 | Home Sold | $275,000 |
Apr 08, 2004 | Home Sold | $280,000 |
Apr 08, 2004 | Home Sold | $280,000 |
Tax history
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History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Hollywood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•3423 Hollywood Ave
5
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•4300 Grove Ave
5
Congress Park Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.0 mi
•9311 Shields Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,111. Most Brookfield, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 3621 Vernon Ave
The listing price of 3621 Vernon Ave property is $497,000.
The property 3621 Vernon Ave is a house located in Brookfield, Illinois, 60513.
Active Listing: 3621 Vernon Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3621 Vernon Ave are: Hollywood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Congress Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), S E Gross Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hauser Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Riverside Brookfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lyons Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), J Sterling Morton West High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The last sale was on May 25, 2018 for $275,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3621 Vernon Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 3621 Vernon Ave is 1,848 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3621 Vernon Ave is 1888.
This home is located at 3621 Vernon Ave in Brookfield, IL and zip code 60513. This 1,848 square foot home was built in 1888. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $497,000.
Over 9 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Brookfield, IL. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Brookfield, IL increased by 28% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 15 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $365,000.