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1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 — Sold $565,000 by Elaine Pagels, CSC
1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Another pre-probate listing closed by Elaine Pagels, CSC in Du Page County, IL. Good work.
1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Final sold price
SOLD$565,000
What sold at 1051 68Th St, and for how much?
1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 sold for $565,000 on June 26, 2026. The listing was handled by Elaine Pagels, CSC of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. The property is a residential, 2 bath, 2,242 sq ft, built in 1976. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Du Page County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $565,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 2 bath |
| Building area | 2,242 sq ft |
| Year built | 1976 |
| County | Du Page County, IL |
| Listing agent | Elaine Pagels, CSC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago |
| APN | 09-20-311-007 |
| MLS # | 12642008 |
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 Du Page County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove IL 60516
Property profile
- Address
- 1051 68Th St
- City / state / ZIP
- Downers Grove, IL, 60516
- County
- Du Page County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 2 bath
- Year built
- 1976
- APN
- 09-20-311-007
Mailing address
1051 W 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 03/21/2026
- Assessed value
- $175,103
- MLS #
- 12642008
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$252Calculated from a 2,242 sq ft building and $565,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value323%Sold price was 323% of the $175,103 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale97Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio16%Building footprint covers about 16% of the 13,939 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Elaine Pagels, CSC of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago listed 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove IL 60516 in Du Page County, Illinois on behalf of the successors, and RE/MAX at Home represented RE/MAX at Home on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $565,000. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
- Elaine Pagels, CSC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
- RE/MAX at Home
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 sell for?
1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 sold for $565,000 on 06/26/2026.
When did 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 sell?
The transfer of 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 was recorded on in Du Page County, IL.
Who sold 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516?
1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 was listed by Elaine Pagels, CSC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.
Who represented the buyer of 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516?
The buyer of 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 was represented by RE/MAX at Home.
What kind of property is 1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516?
1051 68Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bath. It was built in 1976.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Downers Grove?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Du Page 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 Du Page 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 Du Page 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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