Investor profile - IL
Michael Lee
Michael Lee is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 22 properties held through 8 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include COUNTRYSIDE BANK, Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC., and First National Bank of Brookfield.
Michael's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $22.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 13 mortgage filings and 22 properties held through 8 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60614, 60607, 60622, 60007, and 60053
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, MORTON GROVE, PARK RIDGE, SCHAUMBURG, and WESTERN SPRINGS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (8)
IL · 2 properties · 8 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (13)
Top Lenders
$9.2M · 3 loans
$5.0M · 2 loans
$4.9M · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2024 | $1.3M | Open | First National Bank of Brookfield | DRIMNAGH DEVELOPMENT LLC | 1313 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 |
| 01/11/2024 | $2.5M | Open | SomerCor | CHICAGO IOWA LLC | 1500 HIGGINS RD, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 |
| 12/07/2023 | $2.6M | Open | Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC. | CHICAGO LOWA LLC | 1500 HIGGINS RD, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 |
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Owned Properties (22)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 N DAYTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 | 1910 N DAYTON LLC | Owns - 16 mos | $0 |
| 1313 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 | DRIMAGA DEVELOPMENT LLC | Owns - 18 mos | $0 |
| 8400 CALLIE AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 102 | MICHAEL D LEE & BERNADETE R LEE TRUSTEES OF THE LEE FAMILY TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 5 2012 | Owns - 19 mos | $339k |
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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 Michael Lee associated with?
Michael Lee is associated with 8 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include DRIMNAGH DEVELOPMENT LLC, CHICAGO LOWA LLC, CHICAGO IOWA LLC, DASD LLC, and MICHAEL SAELEE NOW KNOWN AS MICHAEL LEE.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 22 properties are associated with Michael Lee and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Michael Lee to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references COUNTRYSIDE BANK, Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC., and First National Bank of Brookfield, 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 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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