Investor Profile - IL
James Bartley
James Bartley is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 43 properties held through 18 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Renovo Financial, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, and Northern Trust.
James's Activity
As of October 2026, public records show approximately $96.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 12 mortgage filings and 43 properties held through 18 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60607, 60612, 60613, 60525, and 60654
Most activity in CHICAGO, LA GRANGE, PARK FOREST, OAK PARK, and GLENVIEW.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (18)
IL · 1 property · 2 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 2 mortgages
+16 more entities not shown
Mortgages (12)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | $15.5M | Open | Renovo Financial | 1455 W FILLMORE LLC | 1447 W FILLMORE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| 08/27/2026 | $26.8M | Open | Renovo Financial | 4919 FOREST AVE LLC | 4921 FOREST AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
+10 more not shown
Owned Properties (43)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1447 W FILLMORE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 | 1455 W FILLMORE LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $2.4M |
| 1457 W FILLMORE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 | 1455 W FILLMORE LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $2.4M |
+41 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is James Bartley associated with?
James Bartley is associated with 18 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 851 W HILLGROVE LLC, 4919 FOREST AVE LLC, FRUITFUL FAMILY FUND LLC, 2401 W CONGRESS LLC, and 1455 W FILLMORE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 43 properties are associated with James Bartley and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Bartley to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Renovo Financial, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, and Northern Trust, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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