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857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 — Sold $191,000 by John Golliday
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
Another pre-probate listing closed by John Golliday in Cook County, IL. Good work.
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
Final sold price
SOLD$191,000
What sold at 857 Academy Ave, and for how much?
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 sold for $191,000 on August 20, 2026. The listing was handled by John Golliday of JH Grail Realty Inc.. The property is a residential, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,781 sq ft, built in 1979. 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 | 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $191,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 4 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 1,781 sq ft |
| Year built | 1979 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | John Golliday, JH Grail Realty Inc. |
| APN | 31-22-109-001 |
| MLS # | 12685626 |
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: 857 Academy Ave, Matteson IL 60443
Property profile
- Address
- 857 Academy Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Matteson, IL, 60443
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 4 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 1979
- APN
- 31-22-109-001
Mailing address
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 11/12/2021
- Assessed value
- $24,000
- MLS #
- 12685626
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$107Calculated from a 1,781 sq ft building and $191,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value796%Sold price was 796% of the $24,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,742Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio18%Building footprint covers about 18% of the 9,688 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
John Golliday of JH Grail Realty Inc. represented the seller and Redfin Corporation represented the buyer on 857 Academy Ave, Matteson IL 60443 in Matteson. 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 $191,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- John Golliday, JH Grail Realty Inc.
- Redfin Corporation
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 sell for?
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 sold for $191,000 on 08/20/2026.
When did 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 sell?
The transfer of 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443?
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 was listed by John Golliday, JH Grail Realty Inc..
Who represented the buyer of 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443?
The buyer of 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 was represented by Redfin Corporation.
What kind of property is 857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443?
857 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 4 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 1979.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Matteson?
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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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