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5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 — Sold $430,000 by Michelle Flores
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Another pre-probate listing closed by Michelle Flores in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Final sold price
SOLD$430,000
What sold at 5530 S Merrimac Ave, and for how much?
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sold for $430,000 on September 22, 2026. The listing was handled by Michelle Flores of Realty of America, LLC. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,048 sq ft, built in 1969. 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 | 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $430,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 2,048 sq ft |
| Year built | 1969 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Michelle Flores, Realty of America, LLC |
| APN | 19-17-102-039 |
| MLS # | 12662690 |
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: 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago IL 60638
Property profile
- Address
- 5530 S Merrimac Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60638
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1969
- APN
- 19-17-102-039
Mailing address
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 03/22/2022
- Assessed value
- $36,000
- MLS #
- 12662690
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$210Calculated from a 2,048 sq ft building and $430,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1194%Sold price was 1194% of the $36,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,645Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio55%Building footprint covers about 55% of the 3,750 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Michelle Flores of Realty of America, LLC listed 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago IL 60638 in Cook County, Illinois on behalf of the successors, and Realty of America, LLC represented Realty of America, LLC on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $430,000. These are the kind of closes that build a reputation. LeadCruncher is here to help you find the next one.
- Michelle Flores, Realty of America, LLC
- Realty of America, LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell for?
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sold for $430,000 on 09/22/2026.
When did 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 sell?
The transfer of 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was listed by Michelle Flores, Realty of America, LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
The buyer of 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 was represented by Realty of America, LLC.
What kind of property is 5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638?
5530 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1969.
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
Independent sources for anything on this page. The Cook County, Illinois recorder is the system of record for the deed; the links below explain the pre-probate process around it.
- 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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