Investor profile - IL
John Kramer
John Kramer is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 215 properties held through 16 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First Bank of Manhattan, 1ST FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLCA, and Old Second National Bank.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $109.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 418 mortgage filings and 215 properties held through 16 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60423, 60442, 60448, 60433, and 60468
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in FRANKFORT, MANHATTAN, MOKENA, HOMER GLEN, and PEOTONE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (16)
IL · 180 properties · 380 mortgages
IL · 5 properties · 27 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 4 mortgages
+13 more not shown
Mortgages (418)
Top Lenders
$82.7M · 273 loans
$4.8M · 2 loans
$4.5M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | $300k | Open | Grundy Bank | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN | 1186 OAKGROVE CT, MORRIS, IL 60450 |
| 11/25/2024 | $94k | Closed | First Bank of Manhattan | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN | 16554 S HIDDEN COVE CT, HOMER GLEN, IL 60491 |
| 10/31/2024 | $300k | Open | Grundy Bank | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN | 1222 OAKGROVE CT, MORRIS, IL 60450 |
+415 more not shown
Owned Properties (215)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17068 MONARCH DR, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN | Owns - 21 mos | $140k |
| 17069 MONARCH DR, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 4 2005 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO 479 | Owns - 2.1 yrs | $10 |
| 10546 CHARMAINE DR, FRANKFORT, IL 60423 | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN | Owns - 2.2 yrs | $175k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and commercial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is John Kramer associated with?
John Kramer is associated with 16 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN, FIRST NATL BANK OF MANHATTAN, FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN TRUST NO 488, FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 4 2005 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO 479, and FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 2 2014 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO 834.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 215 properties are associated with John Kramer and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Kramer to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First Bank of Manhattan, 1ST FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLCA, and Old Second National Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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