Investor profile - IL

Josh Degraff

Josh Degraff is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 33 properties held through 2 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include IFF, Cook County Land Bank Authority, and Chicago Community Loan Fund.

Contact info available

Josh's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $2.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 45 mortgage filings and 33 properties held through 2 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2024.

Primary Geography

Chicago, IL-IN-WI

ZIP codes: 60402, 60153, 60438, 60104, and 60429

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BERWYN, MAYWOOD, LANSING, BELLWOOD, and SOUTH HOLLAND.

Property Type Breakdown

Residential78%
Multifamily19%
Misc3%

Associated Entities (2)

BREAKING GROUND INC

IL · 26 properties · 45 mortgages

nonprofit
Incorporated on 10/13/1992 in IL
FILLMORE HOLDINGS LLC

IL · 1 property · 1 mortgage

Mortgages (45)

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
02/14/2020$296kClosedIFFBREAKING GROUND INC2100 S 4TH AVE,
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
01/13/2020$378kClosedIFFBREAKING GROUND INC2334 EUCLID AVE,
BERWYN, IL 60402
11/26/2019$186kClosedIFFBREAKING GROUND INC1417 S 16TH AVE,
MAYWOOD, IL 60153

+42 more not shown

Owned Properties (33)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
1417 S 16TH AVE,
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLCSold$0
3708 WENONAH AVE,
BERWYN, IL 60402
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CEPORATIONOwns - 7.2 yrs$0
132 BOHLAND AVE,
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
FEDERAL NATL MORTGAGE ASSN BY ASSIGNMENTOwns - 7.3 yrs$10

+30 more not shown

FAQ

What type of real estate does this investor focus on?

Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and misc properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.

What companies is Josh Degraff associated with?

Josh Degraff is associated with 2 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BREAKING GROUND INC and FILLMORE HOLDINGS LLC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 33 properties are associated with Josh Degraff and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Josh Degraff to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references IFF, Cook County Land Bank Authority, and Chicago Community Loan Fund, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2010 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.

How is associated activity determined?

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