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Pre-Probate Lead at 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg IL, Closed by Thomas L Knapp
440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
Another pre-probate listing closed by Thomas L Knapp in Knox County, IL. Good work.
440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
Final sold price
SOLD$56,000
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 Knox County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg IL 61401
Property profile
- Address
- 440 Franklin Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Galesburg, IL, 61401
- County
- Knox County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 1 bath
- Year built
- 1910
- APN
- 99-09-401-030
Mailing address
440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
- Current owner is locked. Sign in with a Successors Data subscription to view.
- Date of passing
- 02/17/2026
- Assessed value
- $26,550
- MLS #
- CA1042549
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$78Calculated from a 720 sq ft building and $56,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value211%Sold price was 211% of the $26,550 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale93Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio5%Building footprint covers about 5% of the 13,455 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Thomas L Knapp of RE/MAX Preferred Properties listed 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg IL 61401 in Knox County, Illinois on behalf of the successors, and Western Illinois Realty LLC represented Western Illinois Realty LLC on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $56,000. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
- Thomas L Knapp, RE/MAX Preferred Properties
- Western Illinois Realty LLC
Frequently asked about this sale
When did 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401 sell and for how much?
440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401 sold for $56,000 on 05/21/2026.
Who was the listing agent for 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401?
Thomas L Knapp, RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Who represented the buyer of 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401?
Western Illinois Realty LLC
What kind of property is 440 Franklin Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401?
This property is recorded as Residential. Land-use classification: Single Family Residential.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Galesburg?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Knox 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 Knox County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Want to pull the recorded deed yourself, or read up on how heirs inherit and sell a property before or during probate? These references cover both, and they apply in every state.
- 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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