Oak Brook · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Brook Forest.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $1.35M
- Avg time on market
- 57 days
- Sold · last year
- 12
Active listings
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About the community
An established, upscale single-family neighborhood in the heart of Oak Brook.
Brook Forest is one of Oak Brook's original residential neighborhoods, generally bounded by 31st Street on the south, I-88 on the north, Midwest Road on the west, and Route 83 on the east. Development began in the late 1960s and continued across the following decades, including scattered newer custom builds and teardown-rebuilds in recent years, so the neighborhood mixes original mid-century homes with substantially larger modern residences. The character is quiet and low-density: tree-lined streets and generous, mature lots in one of the western suburbs' most prestigious addresses, with an elementary school inside the community and Oak Brook's unusually deep recreation close at hand.
At a glance
Large wooded lots
Generous, mature lots on quiet tree-lined streets, in keeping with Oak Brook's low-density planning.
Custom and rebuilt homes
A wide range from original late-1960s Tudors, Colonials, and Ranches to much larger modern custom estates.
Brook Forest Elementary inside
Butler District 53's Brook Forest Elementary sits within the subdivision on Regent Drive. Confirm attendance by address.
Butler 53 and Hinsdale 86
Most likely Butler District 53 (Brook Forest Elementary, Butler Junior High) and Hinsdale Central in District 86. Oak Brook is split among districts, so verify by address.
Oak Brook Sports Core
The village's Sports Core, Bath and Tennis Club, golf, and polo grounds are a short drive.
Oakbrook Center nearby
One of the region's largest open-air luxury shopping centers is minutes away.
No village property tax
Oak Brook levies no municipal property tax, funding services largely through sales tax, which helps keep effective rates comparatively low.
Highway grid at the door
Framed by I-88 and 31st Street, with Route 83, I-294, and I-290 minutes away.
What’s close
Brook Forest sits in the heart of Oak Brook, framed by I-88 to the north and 31st Street to the south, with Route 83 to the east and Midwest Road to the west.
- Recreation
- The Oak Brook Sports Core, the Bath and Tennis Club, golf, polo grounds, and the Oak Brook Park District's trails and Family Recreation Center.
- Shopping
- Oakbrook Center and the Oak Brook Promenade, minutes away.
- Hospital
- Rush Oak Brook in the village, with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and Elmhurst Hospital a short drive.
- Highway
- I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) to the north and 31st Street to the south, with Route 83, I-294, and I-290 close by.
- Schools
- Most likely Butler District 53 for K-8 and Hinsdale Township District 86 (Hinsdale Central) for high school. Oak Brook is split among districts, so confirm by address.
- Train
- No Metra station in the village. The nearest options are BNSF Line stations in Hinsdale and West Hinsdale and the UP-West Line in Elmhurst, each a short drive.
What it’s actually like to live here
Brook Forest offers a distinctly suburban, low-density lifestyle inside one of Chicago's most prestigious western communities. The appeal is space and privacy: mature trees, wide lots, and quiet streets, paired with an almost resort-like layer of village recreation through the Oak Brook Sports Core, the Bath and Tennis Club, golf, polo, and an extensive trail network. Add luxury shopping and dining minutes away at Oakbrook Center, strong healthcare, and one of the best-regarded small elementary districts in the state, and the neighborhood reads as a polished, family-and-executive suburb rather than a walkable town center.
The tradeoffs are the honest flip side of that model. This is a car-dependent place with no Metra station in the village, so commuters drive to Hinsdale, West Hinsdale, or Elmhurst to catch a train, or rely on the highway grid. Being wrapped by I-88, Route 83, and 31st Street means excellent access but also traffic and highway proximity on the edges. Homes span a broad age range, so a buyer may be choosing between an original 1960s or 1970s house that invites updating and a fully rebuilt modern estate at a very different price point, and inspection and scope-of-work diligence matters here.
Finally, the features that make Oak Brook attractive, no village property tax and top schools, come with high absolute home prices and a market that rewards patience and preparation. The community association is light-touch, so expect to own and maintain a substantial home and lot yourself. For buyers who want space, prestige, and recreation without a downtown-condo lifestyle, Brook Forest is a strong fit. For those who prioritize walkability and train-first commuting, it is worth weighing carefully.
The questions buyers actually ask
Brook Forest FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Brook Forest. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Brook Forest is served by the Brook Forest Community Association. Dues are modest relative to the home values and generally cover common-area upkeep, entrance landscaping and signage, and neighborhood administration rather than full home maintenance. This is not a maintenance-free or gated arrangement: owners maintain their own homes and lots. Confirm the current dues amount, what they cover, and any special service area assessment for the specific address.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $12,000 – $30,000 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?
- 45 to 90 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 90.
- Where exactly is Brook Forest?
- It sits in Oak Brook, DuPage County, generally bounded by 31st Street on the south, I-88 on the north, Midwest Road on the west, and Route 83 on the east, in the 60523 ZIP code.
- What kind of homes are in Brook Forest?
- Detached single-family homes, from original late-1960s and 1970s Tudors, Colonials, and Ranches on large lots to much larger modern custom and rebuilt residences. Sizes range widely, from roughly the mid-2,000s of square feet up to large estates.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Brook Forest is a luxury, upper-tier market. Rather than quoting a figure that changes, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and trend data.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, the Brook Forest Community Association. Dues are modest relative to the home values and generally cover common-area upkeep, entrance landscaping and signage, and neighborhood administration rather than full home maintenance. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for your address.
- What schools serve Brook Forest?
- Most likely Butler School District 53 (Brook Forest Elementary, which sits inside the subdivision, and Butler Junior High) for K-8 and Hinsdale Township District 86 (Hinsdale Central) for high school. Because Oak Brook is split among several districts, confirm attendance directly with the districts by address before you rely on it.
- Why are Oak Brook property taxes considered relatively low?
- The Village of Oak Brook levies no municipal property tax and funds services mainly through sales tax from Oakbrook Center and its commercial base. The overall effective rate is among the lowest in DuPage County, though it still includes school, county, park, and other district levies, so verify the exact parcel with the DuPage County Treasurer and Assessor.
- Who is the real estate agent for Brook Forest?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Brook Forest in Oak Brook, 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 Brook Forest specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Brook Forest
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
Brook Forest, 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
$1,350,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,565,000
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
57 days
Sold in the last year
12
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 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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