Investor profile - IL
Joel Guth
Joel Guth 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 Column, CREDIT SUISSE AG CAYMAN ISLAND BRANCH, and Bank of America.
Joel's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $111.9B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 168 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 11 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2013 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60160, 60185, 60404, 60451, and 60452
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in OAK FOREST, MELROSE PARK, WEST CHICAGO, NEW LENOX, and SHOREWOOD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (11)
IL · 0 properties · 107 mortgages
IL · 41 properties · 33 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 13 mortgages
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Mortgages (168)
Top Lenders
$65.3B · 6 loans
$26.1B · 2 loans
$11.2B · 19 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2018 | $13.1B | Closed | Column | JEWEL FOOD STORES INC | 8801 S RIDGELAND AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 |
| 09/27/2018 | $13.1B | Closed | Column | JEWEL FOOD STORES INC | 101 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 |
| 12/23/2016 | $130.5M | Closed | CREDIT SUISSE LENDING | JETCO PROPERTIES INC | 6107 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8801 S RIDGELAND AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 | SUP I OAK LAWN I LLC | Owns - 7.7 yrs | $10 |
| 1955 W N AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 | MELROSE STORAGE LLC | Sold | $2.5M |
| 5515 155TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 | IRENE CORTES | Owns - 10.7 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, industrial, and misc properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Joel Guth associated with?
Joel Guth is associated with 11 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JETCO PROPERTIES INC, JEWEL FOOD STORES INC, ASP REALTY LLC, AMERICAN STORES CO LLC, and WENONAH ROOSEVELT PROPERTIES INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with Joel Guth and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Joel Guth to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Column, CREDIT SUISSE AG CAYMAN ISLAND BRANCH, and Bank of America, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2013 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2018.
How is associated activity determined?
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