Investor profile - IL
David Gest
David Gest is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 7 properties held through 14 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First Bank of Highland Park, MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS BANK, and Community Bank of Elmhurst.
David's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $3.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 17 mortgage filings and 7 properties held through 14 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2021.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60062, 60068, 60304, 60525, and 60616
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, LA GRANGE, PARK RIDGE, NORTHBROOK, and OAK PARK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (14)
IL · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
IL · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (17)
Top Lenders
$3.0M · 1 loan
$279k · 1 loan
$0 · 0 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2019 | $379k | Closed | MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS BANK | AMBROSIA HOMES OF IL LLC SERIES 57 | 1444 SYCAMORE LN, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 |
| 03/25/2019 | $450k | Closed | MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS BANK | AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 59 | 539 N REDFIELD CT, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 |
| 10/03/2018 | $431k | Closed | Community Bank of Elmhurst | AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 46 | 1136 S HARVEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 |
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Owned Properties (7)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 N REDFIELD CT, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 | AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 59 | Owns - 10.2 yrs | $346 |
| 1444 SYCAMORE LN, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 | AMBROSIA HOMES OF IL LLC SERIES 57 | Sold | $485 |
| 729 W 19TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 | AMBROSIA HOMES CIL LLC SERIES 62 | Owns - 10.6 yrs | $134k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is David Gest associated with?
David Gest is associated with 14 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 62, AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 59, AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 46, AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 51, and AMBROSIA HOMES OF ILLINOIS LLC SERIES 42.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 7 properties are associated with David Gest and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting David Gest to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First Bank of Highland Park, MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS BANK, and Community Bank of Elmhurst, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2021, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2019.
How is associated activity determined?
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