Investor profile - IL
John Adams
John Adams is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 25 properties held through 7 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FIRST BANK OF THE LAK, Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., and Bank of Springfield.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $10.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 17 mortgage filings and 25 properties held through 7 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2014 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60637, 60620, 60611, 60619, and 60630
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, WAUKEGAN, GRAYSLAKE, BRIGHTON, and ZION.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (7)
IL · 147 properties · 7 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 4 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
+4 more not shown
Mortgages (17)
Top Lenders
$8.6M · 2 loans
$936k · 2 loans
$820k · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2023 | $134k | Open | CONSTRUCTIVE LOANS | JOES VENDING LLC | 550 FREELAND AVE, CALUMET, IL 60409 |
| 03/29/2022 | $217k | Open | SomerCor | JSA DECORATING VENTURES LLC | 205 BARRON BLVD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030 |
| 02/25/2022 | $260k | Closed | BARRINGTON BANK AND TRUST COMPAN | JSA DECORATING VENTURES LLC | 207 BARRON BLVD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030 |
+14 more not shown
Owned Properties (25)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 E OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 | ANNETTE BURSEY | Sold | $58k |
| 550 FREELAND AVE, CALUMET, IL 60409 | JOES VENDING LLC | Sold | $105k |
| 207 BARRON BLVD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030 | JSA DECORATING VENTURES LLC | Owns - 3.8 yrs | $520k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and commercial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is John Adams associated with?
John Adams is associated with 7 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include NCRC HOUSING REHAB FUND LLC, JSA DECORATING VENTURES LLC, SUNSET LAKES LLC, ADKOM LLC, and JOES VENDING LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 25 properties are associated with John Adams and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Adams to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references FIRST BANK OF THE LAK, Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., and Bank of Springfield, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2014 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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