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5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 — Sold $1,700,000 by Amy Gelman
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Another pre-probate listing closed by Amy Gelman in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Final sold price
SOLD$1,700,000
What sold at 5747 S Kimbark Ave, and for how much?
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 sold for $1,700,000 on April 23, 2024. The listing was handled by Amy Gelman of Meliora Real Estate Group LLC. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 3,351 sq ft, built in 1898. 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 | 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $1,700,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 3,351 sq ft |
| Year built | 1898 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Amy Gelman, Meliora Real Estate Group LLC |
| APN | 20-14-215-012 |
| MLS # | 11920145 |
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: 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago IL 60637
Property profile
- Address
- 5747 S Kimbark Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Chicago, IL, 60637
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1898
- APN
- 20-14-215-012
Mailing address
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 05/16/2023
- Assessed value
- $181,000
- MLS #
- 11920145
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$507Calculated from a 3,351 sq ft building and $1,700,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value939%Sold price was 939% of the $181,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale343Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio55%Building footprint covers about 55% of the 6,125 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Amy Gelman of Meliora Real Estate Group LLC and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago got 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago IL 60637 in Chicago closed cleanly. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $1,700,000. 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.
- Amy Gelman, Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 sell for?
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 sold for $1,700,000 on 04/23/2024.
When did 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 sell?
The transfer of 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637?
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 was listed by Amy Gelman, Meliora Real Estate Group LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637?
The buyer of 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 was represented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.
What kind of property is 5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637?
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1898.
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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