Investor profile - IL
Leigh Ballen
Leigh Ballen is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 9 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include CHICAGO HARD MONEY, Renovo Financial, and AH AND GROUP.
Leigh's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $3.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 9 mortgage filings and 9 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60617, 60172, 60462, 60482, and 60616
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, ROSELLE, WORTH, and ORLAND PARK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
IL · 4 properties · 5 mortgages
IL · 10 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+7 more not shown
Mortgages (9)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2020 | $150k | Open | HILHAVEN | BUDMAN BUILDING LLC | 1041 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 1CHICAGO |
| 02/26/2018 | $1.4M | Open | CHICAGO HARD MONEY | BUDMAN BUILDING LLC | 1825 W 17TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 |
| 05/23/2017 | $1.0M | Open | CHICAGO HARD MONEY | 660 INDIAN HILL LLC SERIES FIREHOUSE | 455 N WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
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Owned Properties (9)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3720 S CALUMET AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 | US BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005 AB1 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005 AB1 | Sold | $0 |
| 8732 S EUCLID AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 | BUDMAN HOLDINGS LLC | Sold | $123k |
| 8918 S PHILLIPS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 | HAZEL 225 W MENOMONEC LLC | Sold | $395k |
+6 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and industrial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Leigh Ballen associated with?
Leigh Ballen is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BUDMAN BUILDING LLC, BUDMAN HOLDINGS LLC, BALLEKOV LLC, 660 INDIAN HILL LLC SERIES FIREHOUSE, and BUDMAA HOLDINGS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 9 properties are associated with Leigh Ballen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Leigh Ballen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references CHICAGO HARD MONEY, Renovo Financial, and AH AND GROUP, 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 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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