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 6 properties held through 11 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Heartland Bank and Trust Company and Northern Trust.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $46.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 8 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 11 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and misc assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60091, 60525, 60607, 60612, and 60613
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, WILMETTE, and LA GRANGE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (11)
IL · 1 property · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+8 more not shown
Mortgages (8)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | $579k | Open | Heartland Bank and Trust Company | 851 W HILLGROVE LLC | - |
| 09/15/2025 | $9.5M | Open | Heartland Bank and Trust Company | 851 W HILLGROVE LLC | 811 W HILLGROVE AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 |
| 02/04/2025 | $17.3M | Open | Northern Trust | 224 S ASHLAND LLC | - |
+5 more not shown
Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 W HILLGROVE AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 | 817 821 WEST HILLGROVE LLC | Owns - 16 mos | $10 |
| 801 S W AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 | 801 S WESTERN AVE LLC | Owns - 21 mos | $1.1M |
| 5530 N ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 | 5530 N ARTESIAN LLC | Owns - 3.2 yrs | $10 |
+3 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily, misc, and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is James Bartley associated with?
James Bartley is associated with 11 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FRUITFUL FAMILY FUND LLC, 851 W HILLGROVE LLC, 224 S ASHLAND LLC, 5530 N ARTESIAN LLC, and 3817 N ASHLAND AVE GP LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 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 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 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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