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5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 — Sold $475,000 by Spencer Engquist
5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Another pre-probate listing closed by Spencer Engquist in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Final sold price
SOLD$475,000
What sold at 5552 N Major Ave, and for how much?
5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 sold for $475,000 on July 10, 2026. The listing was handled by Spencer Engquist of HomeSmart Connect LLC. The property is a residential, 1,637 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 | 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $475,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Building area | 1,637 sq ft |
| Year built | 1957 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Spencer Engquist, HomeSmart Connect LLC |
| APN | 13-08-206-039 |
| MLS # | 12671001 |
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: 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago IL 60630
Property profile
- Address
- 5552 N Major Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60630
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Apartments (generic)
- Year built
- 1957
- APN
- 13-08-206-039
Mailing address
5552 N Major Av, Chicago, IL 60630
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 02/25/2024
- Assessed value
- $44,000
- MLS #
- 12671001
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$290Calculated from a 1,637 sq ft building and $475,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1080%Sold price was 1080% of the $44,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale866Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio44%Building footprint covers about 44% of the 3,720 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Spencer Engquist of HomeSmart Connect LLC listed 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago IL 60630 in Cook County, Illinois on behalf of the successors, and RBT Realty LLC represented RBT Realty LLC on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $475,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Spencer Engquist, HomeSmart Connect LLC
- RBT Realty LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 sell for?
5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 sold for $475,000 on 07/10/2026.
When did 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 sell?
The transfer of 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630?
5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 was listed by Spencer Engquist, HomeSmart Connect LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630?
The buyer of 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 was represented by RBT Realty LLC.
What kind of property is 5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630?
5552 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Apartments (generic). It was built in 1957.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Chicago?
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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