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1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 — Sold $354,500 by Barbara Balantine
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Another pre-probate listing closed by Barbara Balantine in Cook County, IL. Good work.
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Final sold price
SOLD$354,500
What sold at 1704 N 78Th Ave, and for how much?
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 sold for $354,500 on May 26, 2026. The listing was handled by Barbara Balantine of Coldwell Banker Realty. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,406 sq ft, built in 1944. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Cook County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $354,500 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,406 sq ft |
| Year built | 1944 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Barbara Balantine, Coldwell Banker Realty |
| APN | 12-36-316-028 |
| MLS # | 12615909 |
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 Cook County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park IL 60707
Property profile
- Address
- 1704 N 78Th Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Elmwood Park, IL, 60707
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1944
- APN
- 12-36-316-028
Mailing address
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 12/05/2021
- Assessed value
- $32,000
- MLS #
- 12615909
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$252Calculated from a 1,406 sq ft building and $354,500 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1108%Sold price was 1108% of the $32,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,633Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio26%Building footprint covers about 26% of the 5,500 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Barbara Balantine of Coldwell Banker Realty listed 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park IL 60707 for the successors and Baird & Warner brought the buyer to the table. Pre-probate listings ask for patience, and that's what these two delivered. The home closed at $354,500. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
- Barbara Balantine, Coldwell Banker Realty
- Baird & Warner
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 sell for?
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 sold for $354,500 on 05/26/2026.
When did 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 sell?
The transfer of 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707?
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 was listed by Barbara Balantine, Coldwell Banker Realty.
Who represented the buyer of 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707?
The buyer of 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 was represented by Baird & Warner.
What kind of property is 1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707?
1704 N 78Th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1944.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Elmwood Park?
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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 Cook County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the Cook County, Illinois recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-probate transfer.
- 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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