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1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 — Sold $345,000 by Debra Schlude
1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Another pre-probate listing closed by Debra Schlude in Cook County, IL. Good work.
1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Final sold price
SOLD$345,000
What sold at 1972 Fargo Ave, and for how much?
1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 sold for $345,000 on August 10, 2026. The listing was handled by Debra Schlude of HomeSmart Connect. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 910 sq ft, built in 1951. 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 | 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $345,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 910 sq ft |
| Year built | 1951 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Debra Schlude, HomeSmart Connect |
| APN | 09-28-306-043 |
| MLS # | 12662529 |
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: 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines IL 60018
Property profile
- Address
- 1972 Fargo Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Plaines, IL, 60018
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1951
- APN
- 09-28-306-043
Mailing address
1972 Fargo, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 03/21/2026
- Assessed value
- $25,000
- MLS #
- 12662529
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$379Calculated from a 910 sq ft building and $345,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1380%Sold price was 1380% of the $25,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale142Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio13%Building footprint covers about 13% of the 7,200 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Debra Schlude of HomeSmart Connect listed 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines IL 60018 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 $345,000. These are the kind of closes that build a reputation. LeadCruncher is here to help you find the next one.
- Debra Schlude, HomeSmart Connect
- Realty of America, LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 sell for?
1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 sold for $345,000 on 08/10/2026.
When did 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 sell?
The transfer of 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018?
1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 was listed by Debra Schlude, HomeSmart Connect.
Who represented the buyer of 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018?
The buyer of 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 was represented by Realty of America, LLC.
What kind of property is 1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018?
1972 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1951.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Des Plaines?
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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
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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