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5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 — Sold $474,900 by David Ko
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Another pre-probate listing closed by David Ko in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Final sold price
SOLD$474,900
What sold at 5115 S Melvina Ave, and for how much?
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sold for $474,900 on May 21, 2026. The listing was handled by David Ko of At Home Realty Group, Inc.. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,056 sq ft, built in 1972. 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 | 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $474,900 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,056 sq ft |
| Year built | 1972 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | David Ko, At Home Realty Group, Inc. |
| APN | 19-08-304-062 |
| MLS # | 12624816 |
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: 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago IL 60638
Property profile
- Address
- 5115 S Melvina Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60638
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1972
- APN
- 19-08-304-062
Mailing address
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 01/02/2023
- Assessed value
- $29,000
- MLS #
- 12624816
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$450Calculated from a 1,056 sq ft building and $474,900 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1638%Sold price was 1638% of the $29,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,235Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio28%Building footprint covers about 28% of the 3,750 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
David Ko of At Home Realty Group, Inc. represented the seller and Coldwell Banker Realty represented the buyer on 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago IL 60638 in Chicago. The two of them walked an inherited property all the way to closing, which is what pre-probate work asks for. The home closed at $474,900. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- David Ko, At Home Realty Group, Inc.
- Coldwell Banker Realty
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell for?
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sold for $474,900 on 05/21/2026.
When did 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell?
The transfer of 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was listed by David Ko, At Home Realty Group, Inc..
Who represented the buyer of 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
The buyer of 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was represented by Coldwell Banker Realty.
What kind of property is 5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5115 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1972.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Chicago?
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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
To pull the recorded deed for this parcel, start with the Cook County, Illinois recorder of deeds. To understand how a pre-probate sale reaches closing, start with the references below.
- 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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