Investor Profile - IL
James Work
James Work is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 702 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Illinois Bank & Trust, Blackhawk Bank & Trust, and OSB Community Bank.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $57.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 605 mortgage filings and 702 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60178, 60112, 60140, 61282, and 60586
Most activity in SYCAMORE, CORTLAND, HAMPSHIRE, SILVIS, and PLAINFIELD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
IL · 175 properties · 595 mortgages
IL · 14 properties · 8 mortgages
+2 more entities not shown
Mortgages (605)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | $386k | Open | OSB Community Bank | SILVERTHORNE DEVELOPMENT CO | 659 IVAN DR, SYCAMORE, IL 60178 |
| 04/30/2026 | $307k | Open | UMB Bank | SILVERTHORNE DEVELOPMENT CO | 913 WILD PRAIRIE PTS, HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
+603 more not shown
Owned Properties (702)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5270 GREENSHIRE CIR, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 | SILVERTHORNE DEVELOPMENT CO | Owns - 3 mos | $50k |
| 89 W PAWPAW AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112 | SILVERTHORNE DEVELOPMENT CO | Owns - 3 mos | $0 |
+700 more not shown
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 Work associated with?
James Work is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SILVERTHORNE DEVELOPMENT CO, LAMP RD LLC, SIERRA TANGO ACRES LLC, and 1690 AFTON ROAD LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 702 properties are associated with James Work and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Work to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Illinois Bank & Trust, Blackhawk Bank & Trust, and OSB Community Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
Elementix uses AI to extract signatures from recorded documents. These signatures are used to determine the relationships between people and entities. This is a novel approach that goes beyond looking at corporate filings and skip-tracing.
The information displayed on this page is compiled from recorded real estate documents, business filings, and other lawfully available sources. Elementix summarizes and analyzes public record activity related to investment real estate and associated business entities. Any contact indicators shown (such as email domain references or partial phone digits) are provided solely as unverified signals and may be incomplete or outdated.
Elementix is not a consumer reporting agency, and this information does not constitute a consumer report. The data may not be used to make decisions about an individual's eligibility for personal credit, consumer housing, employment, insurance, or any other purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Elementix may suppress certain contact indicators where legally required or where appropriate for safety or privacy reasons. Requests for removal, suppression, or correction of information must be submitted to [email protected]. Elementix reviews such requests only where required by applicable law. General objections or unsupported demands do not create a removal obligation.