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8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 — Sold $265,000
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617
Another foreclosure property closed in Cook County, IL. Distressed sales like this move fast when the right buyer is ready.
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617
Final sold price
SOLD$265,000
What sold at 8241 S Essex AVE, and for how much?
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 sold for $265,000 on June 30, 2026. The property is a residential, 4,551 sq ft, built in 1925. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-foreclosure lead sourced from county recorder foreclosure filings (NOD, lis pendens and auction notices) in Cook County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $265,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Building area | 4,551 sq ft |
| Year built | 1925 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| APN | 21-31-125-013 |
| Foreclosure filing | Notice of Foreclosure Sale |
| Case number | 25CH008135 |
What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Cook County, Illinois alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Recently Sold Foreclosure Property: 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago IL 60617
Property profile
- Address
- 8241 S Essex AVE
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60617
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Apartments (generic)
- Year built
- 1925
- APN
- 21-31-125-013
Scheduled auction
- Auction
- 05/04/2026 at 1000X — 100 N LASALLE ST STE 1400 CHICAGO IL 60606, CHICAGO
- Minimum bid
- -
Mailing address
8241 S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL 60617
Foreclosure & ownership
- Current owner
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- Trustor / borrower
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- Trustee
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- Document type
- Notice of Foreclosure Sale
- Case number
- 25CH008135
- Unpaid balance
- $110,441
- Past due amount
- -
- Assessed value
- $26,900
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$58Calculated from a 4,551 sq ft building and $265,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value985%Sold price was 985% of the $26,900 county-assessed value.
- Unpaid balance vs. sold price42%Recorded unpaid balance was 42% of the $265,000 sold price.
- Building-to-lot ratio110%Building footprint covers about 110% of the 4,125 sq ft lot.
About this foreclosure sale
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago IL 60617 changed hands as a foreclosure sale in Cook County, Illinois. The home closed at $265,000. Sales like this show where distressed inventory is clearing. LeadCruncher helps you find the next filing before it becomes public competition.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 sell for?
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 sold for $265,000 on 06/30/2026.
When did 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 sell?
The transfer of 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617.
Who represented the buyer of 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617.
What foreclosure filing is associated with 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617?
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 is linked to a Notice of Foreclosure Sale filing.
What kind of property is 8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617?
8241 S Essex AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Apartments (generic). It was built in 1925.
How can I find more pre-foreclosure leads near Chicago?
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What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Cook County, Illinois alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Public records and foreclosure references
These references cover both halves of a pre-foreclosure sale: where the Cook County, Illinois record lives, and what legally has to happen before it can be sold.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How foreclosure works — Cornell Law
Plain-English overview of the foreclosure process in the United States, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure and where a notice of default fits in the timeline.
- Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance on the options available to homeowners facing default — useful context for understanding a distressed seller's situation.
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