Investor profile - IL
Thomas Buker
Thomas Buker is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 224 properties held through 140 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and State Bank of The Lakes.
Thomas's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $390.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 749 mortgage filings and 224 properties held through 140 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60045, 60073, 60619, 60010, and 60099
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, LAKE FOREST, BARRINGTON, ROUND LAKE BEACH, and ZION.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (140)
IL · 461 properties · 540 mortgages
IL · 73 properties · 173 mortgages
IL · 2 properties · 8 mortgages
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Mortgages (749)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | $153k | Open | Marquette Bank | WINTRUST PRIVATE TRUST CO NA FKA THE CHICAGO TRUST CO NA AS SUCCESSOR TO SUBURBAN BANK AND TRUST CO AS SUCCESSOR TO SOUTHWEST FINANCIAL BANK AND TRUST AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 28 1992 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1 0720 | 9832 S AVERS AVE, EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805 |
| 11/19/2025 | $100k | Open | Beverly Bank & Trust | WINTRUST PRIVATE TRUST CO | 10415 S ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60655 |
| 09/02/2025 | $300k | Closed | Associated Bank | CHICAGO TRUST CO NA | 415 LINDEN AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 |
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Owned Properties (224)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 951 COUNTRY PL, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 | TRUST NUMBER SBL 4884 | Owns - 5 mos | $1.3M |
| 907 GRAND AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 | TRUST NUMBER BEV 5417 | Owns - 6 mos | $0 |
| 2237 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 | WINTRUST PRIVATE TRUST CO AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST DATED APRIL 11 2025 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER BEV 5408 | Owns - 6 mos | $10 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and multifamily properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Thomas Buker associated with?
Thomas Buker is associated with 140 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CHICAGO TRUST CO NA, CHICAGO TRUST CO, WINTRUST PRIVATE TRUST CO, WINTRUST PRIVATE TRUST CO NA, and CHICAGO TRUST CO NA AS TRUSTEE.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 224 properties are associated with Thomas Buker and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Thomas Buker to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and State Bank of The Lakes, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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