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2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 — Sold $275,000 by Martha Mendoza Gutierrez
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Another pre-probate listing closed by Martha Mendoza Gutierrez in Cook County, IL. Good work.
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Final sold price
SOLD$275,000
What sold at 2231 S Drake Ave, and for how much?
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 sold for $275,000 on August 26, 2026. The listing was handled by Martha Mendoza Gutierrez of Realty of America, LLC. The property is a residential, 2 bed, 1 bath, 924 sq ft, built in 1878. 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 | 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $275,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 2 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 924 sq ft |
| Year built | 1878 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Martha Mendoza Gutierrez, Realty of America, LLC |
| APN | 16-26-201-009 |
| MLS # | 12709168 |
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: 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago IL 60623
Property profile
- Address
- 2231 S Drake Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60623
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 2 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1878
- APN
- 16-26-201-009
Mailing address
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 04/27/2019
- Assessed value
- $14,800
- MLS #
- 12709168
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$298Calculated from a 924 sq ft building and $275,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1858%Sold price was 1858% of the $14,800 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale2,678Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio30%Building footprint covers about 30% of the 3,125 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Martha Mendoza Gutierrez of Realty of America, LLC represented the seller and Realty of America, LLC represented the buyer on 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago IL 60623 in Chicago. 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 $275,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Martha Mendoza Gutierrez, Realty of America, LLC
- Realty of America, LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 sell for?
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 sold for $275,000 on 08/26/2026.
When did 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 sell?
The transfer of 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623?
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 was listed by Martha Mendoza Gutierrez, Realty of America, LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623?
The buyer of 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 was represented by Realty of America, LLC.
What kind of property is 2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623?
2231 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1878.
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
To pull the recorded deed for this parcel, start with the Cook County, Illinois recorder of deeds. To understand how a pre-probate sale reaches closing, start with the references below.
- 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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