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5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 — Sold Pre-Probate
5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Another pre-probate listing closed in Cook County, IL. Good work to the team that got it across the line.
5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Final sold price
SOLDNot disclosed
What sold at 5144 S Melvina Ave, and for how much?
5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 last changed hands on June 26, 2026. The sale price was not included in the recorded transfer. The property is a residential, 2 bed, 1 bath, 960 sq ft, built in 1957. 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 | 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 |
|---|---|
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 2 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 960 sq ft |
| Year built | 1957 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| APN | 19-08-303-060 |
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: 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago IL 60638
Property profile
- Address
- 5144 S Melvina Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60638
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 2 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1957
- APN
- 19-08-303-060
Mailing address
5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 07/24/2023
- Assessed value
- $26,000
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Days from passing to sale1,068Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio26%Building footprint covers about 26% of the 3,750 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
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Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell for?
The sale price for 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was not included in the recorded transfer. The sale was recorded on 06/26/2026.
When did 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell?
The transfer of 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638.
Who represented the buyer of 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638.
What kind of property is 5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1957.
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
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
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- 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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