Investor profile - IL
Kevin Franz
Kevin Franz is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 5 properties held through 6 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Huntington Bank, American Community Bank & Trust, and SIGNATURE BANK.
Kevin's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $9.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 11 mortgage filings and 5 properties held through 6 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2023.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60067, 60137, 60202, and 60516
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PALATINE, EVANSTON, GLEN ELLYN, and DOWNERS GROVE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (6)
IL · 12 properties · 22 mortgages
IL · 8 properties · 8 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+3 more not shown
Mortgages (11)
Top Lenders
$4.3M · 1 loan
$3.0M · 1 loan
$2.6M · 4 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2023 | $4.3M | Open | Huntington Bank | FRANZ PROPERTIES LLC | 1260 KINGSLAND DR, BATAVIA, IL 60510 |
| 07/22/2022 | $3.0M | Open | American Community Bank & Trust | FFP PROPERTIES LLC | 225 MADSEN DR, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108 |
| 11/14/2017 | $1.8M | Closed | Lakeside Bank | LAKESIDE BANK | 306 W MICHIGAN AVE, PALATINE, IL 60067 |
+8 more not shown
Owned Properties (5)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 726 HINMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60202 2E | KEVIN FRANZ | Owns - 4.2 yrs | $0 |
| 306 W MICHIGAN AVE, PALATINE, IL 60067 | SKAR DEVELOPMENT LLC | Owns - 8.6 yrs | $10 |
| 838 W GILBERT RD, PALATINE, IL 60067 | SKAR DEVELOPMENT LLC | Owns - 9.5 yrs | $675 |
+2 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Kevin Franz associated with?
Kevin Franz is associated with 6 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include LAKESIDE BANK, SKAR DEVELOPMENT LLC, FRANZ PROPERTIES LLC, FFP PROPERTIES LLC, and KF WALTER INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 5 properties are associated with Kevin Franz and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Kevin Franz to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Huntington Bank, American Community Bank & Trust, and SIGNATURE BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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