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8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 — Sold $265,000
8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Another pre-probate listing closed in Cook County, IL. Good work to the team that got it across the line.
8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Final sold price
SOLD$265,000
What sold at 8241 S Essex Ave, and for how much?
8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 sold for $265,000 on June 30, 2026. The property is a residential, 4,551 sq ft, built in 1925. 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 | 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $265,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Building area | 4,551 sq ft |
| Year built | 1925 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| APN | 21-31-125-013 |
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: 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago IL 60617
Property profile
- Address
- 8241 S Essex Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60617
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Apartments (generic)
- Year built
- 1925
- APN
- 21-31-125-013
Mailing address
8241 S Essex, Chicago, IL 60617
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 01/02/2026
- Assessed value
- $26,900
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$58Calculated from a 4,551 sq ft building and $265,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value985%Sold price was 985% of the $26,900 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale179Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio110%Building footprint covers about 110% of the 4,125 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Another pre-probate property closed in Cook County, Illinois at 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago IL 60617. The home closed at $265,000. 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.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 sell for?
8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 sold for $265,000 on 06/30/2026.
When did 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 sell?
The transfer of 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617.
Who represented the buyer of 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617.
What kind of property is 8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617?
8241 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Apartments (generic). It was built in 1925.
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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