Investor Profile - IL
James Graham
James Graham is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 72 properties held through 6 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First National Bank of Brookfield and US Bank.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $1.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 3 mortgage filings and 72 properties held through 6 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60617, 60091, 60654, 60477, and 60601
Most activity in CHICAGO, WILMETTE, TINLEY PARK, ORLAND PARK, and PALATINE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (6)
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
IL · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+4 more entities not shown
Mortgages (3)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2022 | $120.0M | Closed | US Bank | ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH CHICAGO & INDIANA HARBOR RAILWAY INC | 1230 E 95TH ST N, CHICAGO, IL 60619 |
| 09/26/2022 | $725.0M | Closed | US Bank | ARCELORMITTAL RIVERDALE LLC | 13401 S WENTWORTH AVE, RIVERDALE, IL 60827 |
+1 more not shown
Owned Properties (72)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 W ONTARIO ST #P319, CHICAGO, IL 60654 | BRIANNA SARLEY | Owns - 12 mos | $550k |
| 400 W ONTARIO ST #905, CHICAGO, IL 60654 | BRIANNA SARLEY | Owns - 12 mos | $550k |
+70 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, industrial, and transportation properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is James Graham associated with?
James Graham is associated with 6 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CLEVELAND CLIFFS RIVERDALE LLC, ARCELORMITTAL RIVERDALE LLC, CLEVELAND CLIFFS SOUTH CHICAGO & INDIANA HARBOR RAILWAY INC, FIN FANG FOOM LLC, and ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH CHICAGO & INDIANA HARBOR RAILWAY INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 72 properties are associated with James Graham and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Graham to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First National Bank of Brookfield and US Bank, 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 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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