The Cory Tanzer Group Ranks No. 1 in University Village & University Commons With 40+ Sales in 2026
CHICAGO— The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier has reached another major 2026 milestone, ranking No. 1 in University Village and University Commons with more than 40 properties sold year to date in these two areas alone.
For the team, this is especially meaningful because University Village and University Commons are not simply markets they serve. They have been central to Cory Tanzer's real estate business for years, with Cory also being a University Village resident and the team maintaining a long history of sales throughout the Near West Side. Option Premier's team profile has previously documented the group's No. 1 sales position in University Village and University Commons.
40+ Properties Sold in University Village and University Commons
Closing more than 40 properties in one concentrated part of Chicago gives the team a different level of familiarity with the local market.
University Village includes a mix of condos, lofts, townhomes and smaller residential developments near UIC, Little Italy and the Illinois Medical District.
University Commons is even more building-specific. The former South Water Market consists of six buildings and 917 condominium units, with dozens of different floor plans, parking configurations and unit styles.
That means two properties that look similar online can perform very differently depending on:
Floor plan and building
Parking
Balcony or outdoor space
Updates and condition
Floor level and exposure
HOA assessments
Number of bathrooms
Current competition within the development
The team's recent activity reflects that depth. In August 2026 alone, Cory Tanzer closed multiple University Commons properties across several price points, including units selling from the low $300,000s to more than $500,000.
Why Being No. 1 in a Local Market Matters
A neighborhood ranking becomes more useful when it translates into better information for clients.
For sellers, frequent activity in University Village and University Commons means understanding what buyers are actually paying today, which competing units are available, how long similar properties are taking to sell and which features are influencing value.
For buyers, it means being able to compare one unit against another with more context than simply looking at asking price and square footage.
That experience has been built over years. A Chicago Real Producers profile noted that by the end of 2023, the Cory Tanzer Group had reached approximately 41% market share in the University Village area, reflecting how established the team's presence had already become before its current 2026 production.
The latest No. 1 ranking and 40+ YTD sales continue that pattern.
Local Experience That Goes Beyond the Closing
University Village and University Commons are highly localized real estate markets.
Knowing the neighborhood means understanding more than recent sales. It includes familiarity with individual buildings, association considerations, parking, floor plans, nearby development, UIC, Taylor Street, transportation and the differences between University Village and University Commons themselves.
That is where high transaction volume can become valuable.
Every recent listing, showing, negotiation and closing creates another reference point for understanding what buyers are responding to and how sellers should position their homes.
For homeowners considering selling, that can help answer one of the most important questions:
How does my property compare with what has actually sold nearby?
For buyers, it can help identify whether a property is priced appropriately before making an offer.
Buying or Selling in University Village or University Commons?
With more than 40 properties sold year to date and a No. 1 ranking in University Village and University Commons, the Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier continues to build on years of experience in two of Chicago's most distinctive Near West Side residential markets.
Whether you're preparing to sell a University Commons condo, comparing homes in University Village or trying to understand what recent neighborhood sales mean for your property, the team can provide guidance based on current, building-level market activity rather than broad Chicago averages.
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Ranked among the top real estate teams in Chicago and Cook County, The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier combines proven sales performance, neighborhood expertise and consistent transaction experience across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
In 2026, the team has reached No. 1 in University Village and University Commons with more than 40 properties sold year to date in these areas alone, while also ranking Top 5 in Cook County with more than 135 properties sold and $52 million in Cook County sales volume.
Led by Cory Tanzer, the team works with buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and renters across University Village, University Commons, South Loop, West Loop, Little Italy, Pilsen and surrounding Chicagoland communities.
Connect with The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier for local market insight and a strategy built around your next real estate move.
