Investor profile - MN
James Illies
James Illies is a real estate investor and operator based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI. Public filings show activity across 4 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bell Bank, VIKING BANK NATL ASSOCIAT, and West Bank.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $40.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 14 mortgage filings and 4 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI
ZIP codes: 55033, 56379, and 56431
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in HASTINGS, AITKIN, and SAUK RAPIDS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (12)
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Mortgages (14)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2025 | $12.0M | Open | Bell Bank | BROADWAY GARDEN ESTATES LLC | 330 34TH AVE E, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 |
| 08/28/2025 | $200k | Open | Unknown | BUNKER HILLS HOUSING OF AITKIN LLC | 607 BUNKER HILL DR, AITKIN, MN 56431 |
| 08/23/2023 | $8.0M | Open | VIKING BANK NATL ASSOCIAT | BROADWAY GARDEN ESTATES LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (4)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 607 BUNKER HILL DR, AITKIN, MN 56431 | BUNKER HILLS HOUSING OF AITKIN LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $200k |
| 2400 VOYAGEUR PKWY, HASTINGS, MN 55033 | UPTOWN TERRACE OF ROCHESTER EXCHANGE LLC | Sold | $267k |
| 1191 15TH ST W, HASTINGS, MN 55033 | VOYAGEUR ESTATES LLC | Sold | $380k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and multifamily properties across Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI.
What companies is James Illies associated with?
James Illies is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BROADWAY GARDEN ESTATES LLC, DIVERSE PROPERTIES OF SARTELL LLC, SOUTH POINTE OWATONNA LLC, RAPIDS INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC, and BUNKER HILLS HOUSING OF AITKIN LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 4 properties are associated with James Illies and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Illies to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bell Bank, VIKING BANK NATL ASSOCIAT, and West Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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