Investor profile - IL
James Chittaro
James Chittaro is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 8 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include CONTINUUM CAPITAL FUNDING, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, and BARRINGTON PROPERTY INVESTMENTS.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $19.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 8 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2017.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60542, 60074, 60093, and 60657
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NORTH AURORA, CHICAGO, WINNETKA, and PALATINE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (8)
IL · 0 properties · 12 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (19)
Top Lenders
$13.6M · 14 loans
$3.2M · 1 loan
$1.1M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/21/2016 | $625k | Open | SHERPA CAPITAL GROUP | GEORGE 1216 HOLDINGS LLC | 1216 W GEORGE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 |
| 04/19/2016 | $975k | Open | CONTINUUM CAPITAL FUNDING | GB WINNETKA LLC | 688 GREEN BAY RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093 |
| 09/29/2015 | $1.0M | Open | CONTINUUM CAPITAL FUNDING | JL DUNHAVEN LLC | 1805 N QUENTIN RD, PALATINE, IL 60074 |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1216 W GEORGE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 | GEORGE 1216 HOLDINGS LLC | Sold | $7k |
| 720 W RUHL RD, PALATINE, IL 60074 | JL DUNHAVEN LLC AN ILLINOIS LLC | Owns - 10.2 yrs | $10 |
| 694 GREEN BAY RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093 | JLH WINNETKA LLC | Owns - 10.9 yrs | $10 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is James Chittaro associated with?
James Chittaro is associated with 8 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JL DUNHAVEN LLC, JL TT LLC, GB WINNETKA LLC, WRIGHTWOOD 1154 LLC, and JLH WINNETKA LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with James Chittaro and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Chittaro to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references CONTINUUM CAPITAL FUNDING, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, and BARRINGTON PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2017, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2016.
How is associated activity determined?
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