Jackson Dearborn Partners

Overview

Jackson Dearborn Partners is a real estate investment and development firm specializing in multi-family and student housing projects across the United States. Founded in 2014, the firm has developed nearly 30 ground-up projects, amassing a portfolio that includes over 5,500 student housing beds, nearly 2,500 multi-family units, and over 200,000 square feet of commercial space. The firm's primary focus is on urban and suburban locations, with a particular emphasis on Opportunity Zone sites. The firm's strategy involves conservative underwriting and a value-add approach, aiming for dependable cash flow and significant revenue growth over a 5–10 year hold period. Jackson Dearborn Partners handles all facets of investment in-house, including construction, property management, leasing, sales brokerage, and asset management, ensuring a vertically integrated process. The team has over 60 years of combined experience in real estate, with a proven track record of success, including more than 200 transactions and nearly $100 million in acquisitions since 2017. Jackson Dearborn Partners remains active in the Midwest, with offices in Chicago, Champaign, IL, and Ann Arbor, MI. The firm also has regional offices in Scottsdale, AZ, and Colorado Springs, CO, to service development growth in Arizona and Colorado, its primary focus markets. The firm's commitment to integrity is evident in its dedication to serving clients, investors, and tenants, providing honest and regular reporting and access, and valuing long-term relationships.

Investment Focus

• Multi-family properties
• Student housing projects
• Mixed-use developments
• Urban and suburban locations
• Opportunity Zone sites
• Fee simple ownership or long-term ground leases
• Unentitled, partially entitled, or fully entitled sites
• Path of growth suburban sites or urban in-fill locations with high walk and bike scores

Portfolio Companies