Investor profile - IL
John Barrett
John Barrett is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 41 properties held through 26 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First National Bank of Brookfield, COUNTRYSIDE BANK, and CoreVest Finance.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $84.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 86 mortgage filings and 41 properties held through 26 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60614, 60657, 60613, 60640, and 60622
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, OAK PARK, WILMETTE, DOWNERS GROVE, and WESTCHESTER.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (26)
IL · 25 properties · 55 mortgages
IL · 22 properties · 8 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 5 mortgages
+23 more not shown
Mortgages (86)
Top Lenders
$31.4M · 27 loans
$24.2M · 13 loans
$10.9M · 2 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | $1.1M | Open | First National Bank of Brookfield | BARRETT HOMES LLC | 2115 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| 07/28/2025 | $938k | Open | Heartland Bank | 2652 CHICAGO LLC | 2652 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
| 01/16/2025 | $1.0M | Open | First National Bank of Brookfield | BARRETT HOMES LLC | 2115 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
+83 more not shown
Owned Properties (41)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3930 N JANSSEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 | KYLE LEWIS | Sold | $0 |
| 2115 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 | BARRETT HOMES LLC | Owns - 11 mos | $10 |
| 1349 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 G-1 | EMILY RORERMADSEN | Sold | $850k |
+38 more not shown
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 Barrett associated with?
John Barrett is associated with 26 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BARRETT HOMES LLC, BARRETT PROPERTIES LLC, BLACKWATER DEVELOPMENT CO, MQ PARTNERS LLC, and BARRETT HOMES LLC AN ILLINOIS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 41 properties are associated with John Barrett and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Barrett to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First National Bank of Brookfield, COUNTRYSIDE BANK, and CoreVest Finance, 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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