Investor profile - IL
Susan Zelek
Susan Zelek is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 21 properties held through 222 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Old National Bank, BMO Bank N.A., and AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANK OF INDIANA.
Susan's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $42.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 90 mortgage filings and 21 properties held through 222 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60453, 60617, 60445, 60462, and 60628
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, OAK LAWN, ORLAND PARK, MIDLOTHIAN, and LEMONT.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (222)
IL · 480 properties · 944 mortgages
IL · 46 properties · 134 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 99 mortgages
+219 more not shown
Mortgages (90)
Top Lenders
$26.3M · 25 loans
$3.2M · 3 loans
$2.2M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2022 | $400k | Open | Community Investment Corporation | FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO PALOS BARK & TRUST CO KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1 3995 | 11801 S KEDZIE AVE, MERRIONETTE PARK, IL 60803 |
| 10/14/2021 | $100k | Open | First Secure Bank & Trust Co. | FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS TRUSTEE | 8140 VALLEY DR, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 |
| 09/07/2021 | $47k | Open | Old National Bank | FIRST MIDWEST BANK NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DATED SEPTEMBER 12 2008 AND KNOWN AS TRUST 1 7664 | - |
+87 more not shown
Owned Properties (21)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 TOWER DR, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 | CARGO RUNNER CO | Sold | $975 |
| 3550 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60657 2325 | CYNTHIA BARTELSGRAHAM | Sold | $0 |
| 10818 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 | FIRST MIDWEST BANK TRUST 9293 | Owns - 7.2 yrs | $540 |
+18 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, industrial, and commercial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Susan Zelek associated with?
Susan Zelek is associated with 222 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FIRST MIDWEST BANK, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST CO, ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES SIGNING THE RELATED NOTE OR CREDIT AGREEMENT OF EVEN DATE HEREWITH, FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO STANDARD BANK AND TRUST CO, and STANDARD BANK AND TRUST CO AS TRUSTEE.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 21 properties are associated with Susan Zelek and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Susan Zelek to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Old National Bank, BMO Bank N.A., and AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANK OF INDIANA, 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 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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