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5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 — Sold $435,000 by Eric Cochrane
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Another pre-probate listing closed by Eric Cochrane in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Final sold price
SOLD$435,000
What sold at 5129 N Chester Ave, and for how much?
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 sold for $435,000 on July 31, 2026. The listing was handled by Eric Cochrane of Coldwell Banker Realty. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,288 sq ft, built in 1960. 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 | 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $435,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,288 sq ft |
| Year built | 1960 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Eric Cochrane, Coldwell Banker Realty |
| APN | 12-11-301-024 |
| MLS # | 12697702 |
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: 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago IL 60656
Property profile
- Address
- 5129 N Chester Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60656
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1960
- APN
- 12-11-301-024
Mailing address
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 03/24/2026
- Assessed value
- $34,000
- MLS #
- 12697702
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$338Calculated from a 1,288 sq ft building and $435,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1279%Sold price was 1279% of the $34,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale129Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio26%Building footprint covers about 26% of the 5,000 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Eric Cochrane of Coldwell Banker Realty represented the seller and NON MEMBER represented the buyer on 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago IL 60656 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 $435,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Eric Cochrane, Coldwell Banker Realty
- NON MEMBER
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 sell for?
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 sold for $435,000 on 07/31/2026.
When did 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 sell?
The transfer of 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656?
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 was listed by Eric Cochrane, Coldwell Banker Realty.
Who represented the buyer of 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656?
The buyer of 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 was represented by NON MEMBER.
What kind of property is 5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656?
5129 N Chester Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1960.
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
These references cover both halves of a pre-probate sale: where the Cook County, Illinois record lives, and what legally has to happen before it can be sold.
- 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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