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401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 — Sold $260,000 by Josh Heiger
401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178
Another pre-probate listing closed by Josh Heiger in De Kalb County, IL. Good work.
401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178
Final sold price
SOLD$260,000
What sold at 401 E Lincoln St, and for how much?
401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 sold for $260,000 on May 20, 2026. The listing was handled by Josh Heiger of Compass. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,325 sq ft, built in 1958. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in De Kalb County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $260,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,325 sq ft |
| Year built | 1958 |
| County | De Kalb County, IL |
| Listing agent | Josh Heiger, Compass |
| APN | 06-33-355-011 |
| MLS # | 12622284 |
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 De Kalb County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore IL 60178
Property profile
- Address
- 401 E Lincoln St
- City / state / ZIP
- Sycamore, IL, 60178
- County
- De Kalb County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1958
- APN
- 06-33-355-011
Mailing address
340 Viking Ct, Sycamore, IL 60178
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 06/15/2025
- Assessed value
- $68,245
- MLS #
- 12622284
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$196Calculated from a 1,325 sq ft building and $260,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value381%Sold price was 381% of the $68,245 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale339Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio15%Building footprint covers about 15% of the 8,568 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Josh Heiger of Compass listed 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore IL 60178 for the successors and Coldwell Banker Realty brought the buyer to the table. Pre-probate listings ask for patience, and that's what these two delivered. The home closed at $260,000. 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.
- Josh Heiger, Compass
- Coldwell Banker Realty
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 sell for?
401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 sold for $260,000 on 05/20/2026.
When did 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 sell?
The transfer of 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 was recorded on in De Kalb County, IL.
Who sold 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178?
401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 was listed by Josh Heiger, Compass.
Who represented the buyer of 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178?
The buyer of 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 was represented by Coldwell Banker Realty.
What kind of property is 401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178?
401 E Lincoln St, Sycamore, IL 60178 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1958.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Sycamore?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across De Kalb 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 De Kalb County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the De Kalb County, Illinois recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-probate transfer.
- 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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