Darien · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Brookhaven Manor.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $477K
- Avg time on market
- 26 days
- Sold · last year
- 10
Active listings
4 homes on the market
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About the community
A settled, mid-century single-family pocket of east Darien.
Brookhaven Manor is one of Darien's original residential subdivisions, on the east side of the city roughly east of Cass Avenue and south of 75th Street. Its homes were built across a long window from the late 1950s into the 1970s, so it has a settled, mature-tree, mid-century suburban character rather than a new-construction feel. Brookhaven was one of the founding subdivisions whose residents pushed to incorporate the City of Darien in 1969, and today it reads as a quiet, lived-in neighborhood of ranch, split-level, and tri-level homes, some kept close to original and others expanded or rebuilt over the decades. It tends to be a more attainable way into Darien's schools and services than the pricier communities nearby.
At a glance
Mid-century single-family
Ranch, split-level, and tri-level homes built roughly 1958 to 1978, some updated or expanded over the years.
Established and tree-lined
Mature lots with sidewalks, curbs, and street lighting for an easy, walkable feel.
Darien District 61
Mark DeLay (PreK-2), Lace Elementary (3-5), and Eisenhower Junior High (6-8) for most addresses. Confirm by address.
Two possible high schools
Depending on the address, Downers Grove South (District 99) or Hinsdale South (District 86). Verify the assignment.
I-55 and I-355 access
Quick access to I-55 at Cass Avenue and Lemont Road and to I-355 near Darien's western edge.
Attainable in Darien
Generally a more affordable entry point to Darien than pricier neighboring communities.
Darien Park District
About 17 parks plus the Darien Sportsplex ice arena and nearby swim and recreation options.
Hospital nearby
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in nearby Downers Grove.
What’s close
Brookhaven Manor sits on the east side of Darien, roughly east of Cass Avenue and south of 75th Street, with quick access to I-55 and I-355 and a short drive to BNSF Metra stations in neighboring towns.
- Shopping
- Chestnut Court on Lemont Road anchors nearby retail, with more grocery and big-box along Cass Avenue and 75th Street.
- Recreation
- The Darien Park District's roughly 17 parks and the Darien Sportsplex ice arena, plus area swim and recreation clubs.
- Hospital
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in nearby Downers Grove is the closest full-service hospital.
- Highway
- I-55 at the Cass Avenue and Lemont Road interchanges and I-355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) near Darien's western edge.
- Schools
- Darien School District 61 for elementary and junior high, with high school in either District 99 (Downers Grove South) or District 86 (Hinsdale South) depending on the address.
- Train
- No Metra station in Darien itself; commuters drive to nearby BNSF Line stations such as Westmont or Downers Grove for service to Chicago Union Station.
What it’s actually like to live here
Brookhaven Manor lives like a quiet, established DuPage neighborhood. The lots are mature, the trees are grown in, and the housing stock ranges from tidy original ranches and splits to homes that have been expanded or rebuilt over the years, so a buyer can find either an affordable foothold in Darien or a larger updated house on the same streets. Sidewalks, curbs, and street lights make for an easy, walkable everyday feel, and the east-Darien location keeps residents close to the city's retail spine and the Park District's parks, courts, and ice arena.
The practical appeal is location and value. You get DuPage County schools and services, fast access to I-55 and I-355, and a straightforward drive to BNSF Metra stations for the trip downtown, generally at a more attainable price than the pricier neighboring communities. For many buyers that trade of a bit more house and yard for the money in a stable, school-served suburb is the whole point.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is older housing, so many homes carry mid-century systems and finishes, and inspections and a plan for updates to roofs, HVAC, kitchens, and baths matter. There is no walk-to Metra station, so rail commuting means a drive to a neighboring station. DuPage property taxes are meaningful and should be underwritten carefully. And because school-district lines cut through this part of Darien, both at the elementary level near Cass Avenue and between the two high school districts, families should confirm the assignment for the exact address rather than assuming it from the neighborhood name.
The questions buyers actually ask
Brookhaven Manor FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Brookhaven Manor. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $7,000 – $13,000 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- When were the homes in Brookhaven Manor built?
- The neighborhood was built out over roughly 1958 to 1978, with many homes dating to the early and mid 1960s. Expect mid-century ranch, split-level, and tri-level designs, some updated or expanded over the years.
- Is there an HOA or monthly dues?
- No mandatory HOA or recurring dues could be confirmed, which is typical for a Darien subdivision of this era. Confirm for the specific property, including whether any voluntary neighborhood or swim-club membership applies.
- What schools serve Brookhaven Manor?
- For elementary and junior high, most of the neighborhood is in Darien School District 61: Mark DeLay (PreK-2), Lace Elementary (3-5), and Eisenhower Junior High (6-8). High school is either Downers Grove South (District 99) or Hinsdale South (District 86) depending on the exact address. Because boundaries run through this area, confirm the assignment by address with the districts before relying on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Darien is about 22 miles from downtown Chicago, roughly a 30-minute off-peak drive to the Loop, with quick access to I-55 and I-355. There is no Metra station in Darien itself, so train commuters drive to a nearby BNSF Line station such as Westmont or Downers Grove.
- What is nearby for shopping, recreation, and healthcare?
- Chestnut Court on Lemont Road anchors nearby shopping, with more retail and grocery along Cass Avenue and 75th Street. The Darien Park District offers about 17 parks plus the Darien Sportsplex ice arena, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove is the closest full-service hospital.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Brookhaven Manor tends to be an attainable to mid-tier option within Darien, but pricing and pace shift constantly. See the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings, recent sales, and trends rather than a static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Brookhaven Manor?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Brookhaven Manor in Darien, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Brookhaven Manor specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Brookhaven Manor, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$477,450
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$563,650
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
26 days
Sold in the last year
10
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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