Jackson Dearborn Partners

About Jackson Dearborn Partners

Jackson Dearborn Partners is a real estate operator headquartered in Chicago, IL. Jackson Dearborn Partners operates in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Ground-up, Opportunity Zones and Student Housing.

Jackson Dearborn Partners, founded in 2014, is a Chicago‑based real estate investment and development firm specializing in multi‑family and student housing. It manages a vertically integrated platform spanning development, acquisitions, construction, property management, leasing, and asset management via affiliated operations.  Since inception, the firm has assembled a portfolio with a valuation exceeding $600 million, including more than 450 multi‑family units and a significant number of student‑housing beds. It has completed over 200 transactions, nearly $100 million in acquisitions since 2017, and eleven development projects totaling over $300 million in capitalization.  As of 2023–2024, JDP’s construction pipeline approaches $785 million, with projects underway in markets such as Phoenix (AZ), Colorado Springs (CO), Michigan, and Illinois. Its active pipeline spans multi‑family, student housing, and mixed‑use developments. There is a pronounced emphasis on Opportunity Zone sites in Arizona, Colorado, and the Carolinas.

Principals at Jackson Dearborn Partners