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5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 — Sold $385,000 by John Lorenz
5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Another pre-probate listing closed by John Lorenz in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Final sold price
SOLD$385,000
What sold at 5555 S Menard Ave, and for how much?
5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sold for $385,000 on June 23, 2026. The listing was handled by John Lorenz of Lorenz Realty Group. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,059 sq ft, built in 1955. 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 | 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $385,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,059 sq ft |
| Year built | 1955 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | John Lorenz, Lorenz Realty Group |
| APN | 19-17-204-020 |
| MLS # | 12628371 |
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: 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago IL 60638
Property profile
- Address
- 5555 S Menard 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
- 1955
- APN
- 19-17-204-020
Mailing address
5555 S Menard Av, Chicago, IL 60638
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 03/10/2025
- Assessed value
- $27,000
- MLS #
- 12628371
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$364Calculated from a 1,059 sq ft building and $385,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1426%Sold price was 1426% of the $27,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale470Time 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
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but John Lorenz of Lorenz Realty Group and Real Broker LLC got 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago IL 60638 in Chicago closed cleanly. Real Broker LLC stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $385,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- John Lorenz, Lorenz Realty Group
- Real Broker LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell for?
5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sold for $385,000 on 06/23/2026.
When did 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell?
The transfer of 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was listed by John Lorenz, Lorenz Realty Group.
Who represented the buyer of 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
The buyer of 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was represented by Real Broker LLC.
What kind of property is 5555 S Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5555 S Menard 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 1955.
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
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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