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538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 — Sold $525,100 by Lu Meier
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Another pre-probate listing closed by Lu Meier in Cook County, IL. Good work.
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Final sold price
SOLD$525,100
What sold at 538 Westmere Rd, and for how much?
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 sold for $525,100 on May 28, 2026. The listing was handled by Lu Meier of Keller Williams Success Realty. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,974 sq ft, built in 1963. 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 | 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $525,100 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 1,974 sq ft |
| Year built | 1963 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Lu Meier, Keller Williams Success Realty |
| APN | 08-13-315-021 |
| MLS # | 12559643 |
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: 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines IL 60016
Property profile
- Address
- 538 Westmere Rd
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Plaines, IL, 60016
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1963
- APN
- 08-13-315-021
Mailing address
441 W Kathleen Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 01/09/2023
- Assessed value
- $37,001
- MLS #
- 12559643
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$266Calculated from a 1,974 sq ft building and $525,100 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1419%Sold price was 1419% of the $37,001 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,235Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio24%Building footprint covers about 24% of the 8,125 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Lu Meier of Keller Williams Success Realty represented the seller and Coldwell Banker Realty represented the buyer on 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines IL 60016 in Des Plaines. 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 $525,100. 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.
- Lu Meier, Keller Williams Success Realty
- Coldwell Banker Realty
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 sell for?
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 sold for $525,100 on 05/28/2026.
When did 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 sell?
The transfer of 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016?
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 was listed by Lu Meier, Keller Williams Success Realty.
Who represented the buyer of 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016?
The buyer of 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 was represented by Coldwell Banker Realty.
What kind of property is 538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016?
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1963.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Des Plaines?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Cook 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 IL 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 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
Want to verify this sale yourself? The Cook County, Illinois recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-probate process behind it. All of them apply in every state.
- 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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