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5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 — Sold $1,600,000 by Earle Atwater
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Another pre-probate listing closed by Earle Atwater in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Final sold price
SOLD$1,600,000
What sold at 5431 N Lakewood Ave, and for how much?
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 sold for $1,600,000 on February 7, 2025. The listing was handled by Earle Atwater of Southport Realty Group, LLC. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,440 sq ft, built in 1914. 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 | 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $1,600,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 2,440 sq ft |
| Year built | 1914 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Earle Atwater, Southport Realty Group, LLC |
| APN | 14-08-112-008 |
| MLS # | 12269754 |
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: 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago IL 60640
Property profile
- Address
- 5431 N Lakewood Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60640
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1914
- APN
- 14-08-112-008
Mailing address
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 04/07/2022
- Assessed value
- $129,593
- MLS #
- 12269754
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$656Calculated from a 2,440 sq ft building and $1,600,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1235%Sold price was 1235% of the $129,593 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,037Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio53%Building footprint covers about 53% of the 4,612 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Earle Atwater of Southport Realty Group, LLC guided the listing at 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago IL 60640 in Chicago, COMPASS represented the buyer, and COMPASS closed the deal. That turned a pre-probate filing into a finished transaction. The home closed at $1,600,000. 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.
- Earle Atwater, Southport Realty Group, LLC
- COMPASS
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 sell for?
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 sold for $1,600,000 on 02/07/2025.
When did 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 sell?
The transfer of 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640?
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 was listed by Earle Atwater, Southport Realty Group, LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640?
The buyer of 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 was represented by COMPASS.
What kind of property is 5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640?
5431 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1914.
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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