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525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 — Sold $13,500 by Dave Wiges
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
Another pre-probate listing closed by Dave Wiges in Des Moines County, IA. Good work.
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
Final sold price
SOLD$13,500
What sold at 525 S Garfield Ave, and for how much?
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 sold for $13,500 on August 20, 2026. The listing was handled by Dave Wiges of McCord Insurance & Real Estate. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,479 sq ft, built in 1890. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Des Moines County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $13,500 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,479 sq ft |
| Year built | 1890 |
| County | Des Moines County, IA |
| Listing agent | Dave Wiges, McCord Insurance & Real Estate |
| APN | 16-05-161-018 |
| MLS # | 6341848 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Des Moines County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington IA 52601
Property profile
- Address
- 525 S Garfield Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Burlington, IA, 52601
- County
- Des Moines County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1890
- APN
- 16-05-161-018
Mailing address
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 02/26/2023
- Assessed value
- $76,400
- MLS #
- 6341848
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$9Calculated from a 1,479 sq ft building and $13,500 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value18%Sold price was 18% of the $76,400 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,271Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio19%Building footprint covers about 19% of the 7,797 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Dave Wiges of McCord Insurance & Real Estate took the listing at 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington IA 52601 in Burlington and got the family to closing. It's the kind of pre-probate sale that doesn't make headlines but absolutely changes outcomes for the heirs. The home closed at $13,500. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
- Dave Wiges, McCord Insurance & Real Estate
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 sell for?
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 sold for $13,500 on 08/20/2026.
When did 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 sell?
The transfer of 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 was recorded on in Des Moines County, IA.
Who sold 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601?
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 was listed by Dave Wiges, McCord Insurance & Real Estate.
Who represented the buyer of 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601.
What kind of property is 525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601?
525 S Garfield Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1890.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Burlington?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Des Moines County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by IA and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Des Moines County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Independent sources for anything on this page. The Des Moines County, Iowa recorder is the system of record for the deed; the links below explain the pre-probate process around it.
- 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 heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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