Investor Profile - IL
James Harris
James Harris is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 60 properties held through 7 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Fifth Third Bank, Republic Bank of Chicago, and 1ST FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLCA.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $1.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 4 mortgage filings and 60 properties held through 7 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60104, 60643, 60411, 60425, and 60426
Most activity in CHICAGO, BELLWOOD, ORLAND PARK, TINLEY PARK, and GLENWOOD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (7)
IL · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+5 more entities not shown
Mortgages (4)
Top Lenders
$500k · 1 loan
$413k · 1 loan
$251k · 2 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | $500k | Open | Fifth Third Bank | HARRIS FAMILY TRUST UNDER TRUST | 2339 WALTERS AVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 |
| 04/26/2017 | $125k | Open | 1ST FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLCA | BUCK RUN RIDGE LLC | INDIAN TRAIL KINSMAN RD, SENECA, IL 61360 |
+2 more not shown
Owned Properties (60)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5855 N SHERIDAN RD #26F, CHICAGO, IL 60660 | JAMES HARRIS | Owns - 11 mos | $590k |
| 300 E OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 | TIFFANY JOHANSON | Sold | $20k |
+58 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 Harris associated with?
James Harris is associated with 7 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BUCK RUN RIDGE LLC, UNITED ENTERPRISE INVESTORS INC, WHEATON CORPORATE RENTALS LLC, LJZA LLC, and JAMES W HARRIS & TIMOTHY CARPENTER AS.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 60 properties are associated with James Harris and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Harris to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Fifth Third Bank, Republic Bank of Chicago, and 1ST FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLCA, 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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