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12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 — Sold $161,000 by Zachary Surma
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195
Another pre-probate listing closed by Zachary Surma in Wayne County, MI. Good work.
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195
Final sold price
SOLD$161,000
What sold at 12960 Castle St, and for how much?
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 sold for $161,000 on July 8, 2026. The listing was handled by Zachary Surma of GoodHome Realty LLC. The property is a residential, 1 bath, 876 sq ft, built in 1947. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Wayne County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $161,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 1 bath |
| Building area | 876 sq ft |
| Year built | 1947 |
| County | Wayne County, MI |
| Listing agent | Zachary Surma, GoodHome Realty LLC |
| APN | 53 017 04 1772 000 |
| MLS # | 20261038120 |
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 Wayne County, Michigan from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 12960 Castle St, Southgate MI 48195
Property profile
- Address
- 12960 Castle St
- City / state / ZIP
- Southgate, MI, 48195
- County
- Wayne County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 1 bath
- Year built
- 1947
- APN
- 53 017 04 1772 000
Mailing address
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 12/15/2023
- Assessed value
- $81,300
- MLS #
- 20261038120
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$184Calculated from a 876 sq ft building and $161,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value198%Sold price was 198% of the $81,300 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale936Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio20%Building footprint covers about 20% of the 4,356 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Zachary Surma of GoodHome Realty LLC guided the listing at 12960 Castle St, Southgate MI 48195 in Southgate, Keller Williams Legacy represented the buyer, and Keller Williams Legacy closed the deal. That turned a pre-probate filing into a finished transaction. The home closed at $161,000. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
- Zachary Surma, GoodHome Realty LLC
- Keller Williams Legacy
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 sell for?
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 sold for $161,000 on 07/08/2026.
When did 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 sell?
The transfer of 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 was recorded on in Wayne County, MI.
Who sold 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195?
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 was listed by Zachary Surma, GoodHome Realty LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195?
The buyer of 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 was represented by Keller Williams Legacy.
What kind of property is 12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195?
12960 Castle St, Southgate, MI 48195 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 1 bath. It was built in 1947.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Southgate?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Wayne 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 MI 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 Wayne County, Michigan 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 Wayne County, Michigan 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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