The Cory Tanzer Group and Option Premier July 2026 Sales Recap
July 2026 was one of the most active months on record for The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier, with more than 30 transactions closed, leased, or listed across Chicago neighborhoods and the surrounding suburbs. From a $611,525 single-family home in Portage Park to a $250,000 Streeterville condo, the team's reach this month demonstrated both depth and range across the greater Chicago market.
Key Takeaways
The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier closed, rented, or listed over 30 transactions in July 2026, spanning at least 15 distinct Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs.
Total closed sales volume reached well over $6 million for the month, with individual transactions ranging from $250,000 to $611,525.
University Commons and University Village remained the team's most active micro-markets, reflecting Cory Tanzer's deep neighborhood expertise in those communities.
The full Option Premier agent network also contributed two additional closings in Sugar Grove and Oak Brook Terrace, underscoring the brokerage's broader suburban reach.
Multiple agents, including Serena Phillips-Dunn, Brian Caron, Angie Pelayo, and Rick Coppola, each contributed significant individual transactions to the month's results.
Rental activity was strong across Pilsen, University Commons, University Village, and South Loop, pointing to continued demand for Chicago's urban rental market.
A Month-by-Month Look at What the Numbers Mean
July is historically a competitive month in Chicago real estate. According to Illinois Association of Realtors market data, summer months consistently drive the highest transaction volume statewide, and the Chicago metro area typically accounts for a significant share of that activity. The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier capitalized on that seasonal momentum in a meaningful way.
The transactions below span purchases, sales, and rentals, and they cover a wide geographic footprint: West Loop, Pilsen, Austin, West Lawn, Lake View, Little Italy, University Commons, University Village, Uptown, Streeterville, Beverly, Irving Park, South Loop, Portage Park, and several suburbs including Villa Park, Sugar Grove, and Oak Brook Terrace.
Here is a breakdown of all July 2026 transactions:
| Date | Address | Neighborhood | Agent | Role | Price |
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| July 1 | 125 S Green St Unit 307A | West Loop | Angie Pelayo | Buyer | $333,000 |
| July 1 | 1400 S Michigan Ave Unit 1110 | South Loop | Jamie Jordan / Cory Tanzer | Renter / Landlord | $3,500 |
| July 1 | 1737 W 16th St Unit G | Pilsen | Jamie Jordan / Cory Tanzer | Renter / Landlord | $2,450 |
| July 1 | 1069 W 14th Pl Unit 301 | University Commons | Jamie Jordan / Cory Tanzer | Renter / Landlord | $3,500 |
| July 5 | 5748 S Kenneth Ave | West Lawn | Rick Coppola | Buyer | $360,000 |
| July 6 | 1618 S Halsted St Unit 2C | Pilsen | Rick Coppola | Renter | $3,000 |
| July 6 | 1122 N Latrobe Ave | Austin | Rick Coppola | Seller | $500,000 |
| July 7 | 839 S Miller St Unit 3 | Little Italy | Cory Tanzer | Buyer | $545,000 |
| July 9 | 3600 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 2701 | Lake View | Cynthia Covian-Hernandez | Buyer | $399,000 |
| July 14 | 1110 W 15th St Unit 117 | University Commons | Drew Stoffer / Jamie Jordan | Landlord / Renter | $1,850 |
| July 15 | 123 S Green St Unit 402B | West Loop | Angie Pelayo | Buyer | $372,000 |
| July 17 | 1773 Beta Dr #A | Sugar Grove | Brian Evans | Buyer | $499,000 |
| July 17 | 9150 S Hoyne Ave | Beverly | Serena Phillips-Dunn | Buyer | $515,000 |
| July 20 | 4410 N Paulina St Unit 2 | Uptown | Brian Caron | Buyer | $530,000 |
| July 20 | 1111 W 14th Pl Unit 111 | University Commons | Cory Tanzer | Seller | $270,000 |
| July 21 | 512 N McClurg Ct Unit 1903 | Streeterville | Serena Phillips-Dunn | Buyer | $250,000 |
| July 25 | 1S045 Spring Rd Unit H2 | Oak Brook Terrace | Samantha Payne | Buyer | $295,000 |
| July 27 | 28 N Yale Ave | Villa Park | Cory Tanzer | Buyer | $445,000 |
| July 27 | 5411 W Byron St | Portage Park | Brian Caron | Buyer | $611,525 |
| July 27 | 211 E Ohio St APT 508 | Streeterville | Drew Stoffer | Buyer | $280,000 |
| July 29 | 1111 S Wabash Ave Unit 2210 | South Loop | Brian Caron | Seller | $440,000 |
| July 30 | 1151 W 14th Pl Unit 131 | University Commons | Cory Tanzer | Seller | $359,999 |
| July 31 | 1069 W 14th Pl Unit 332 | University Commons | Cory Tanzer | Seller | $525,000 |
| July 31 | 839 S Laflin St Unit 3 | Near West Side | Cory Tanzer / Dream Irby | Seller / Buyer | $367,000 |
| July 31 | 4415 W Waveland Ave | Irving Park | Mary Issac | Landlord | $5,200 |
| July 31 | 757 W 14th St Unit 1B | University Village | Cory Tanzer | Renter | $3,595 |
| July 31 | 1524 S Sangamon St Unit 514 | University Village | Jamie Jordan | LL & Renter | $2,450 |
| July 31 | 1111 W 15th St Unit 322 | University Commons | Jamie Jordan | LL & Renter | $3,700 |
| July 31 | 1070 W 15th St Unit 203 | University Commons | Jamie Jordan / Rick Coppola | Renter | $3,300 |
Note: The Sugar Grove transaction at 1773 Beta Dr #A (Brian Evans) and the Oak Brook Terrace transaction at 1S045 Spring Rd Unit H2 (Samantha Payne) were completed by Option Premier agents outside of The Cory Tanzer Group.
University Commons and University Village: The Team's Home Turf
No area tells the July story better than the University Commons and University Village corridor. Cory Tanzer closed or managed seven transactions in this micro-market alone, a reflection of the reputation he has built as a deeply embedded neighborhood expert. Industry observers and longtime clients have long referred to him as the "Mayor of University Village," a title earned through years of consistent presence, community involvement, and transaction volume in the area.
For context, you can read about the “Corner Loft Condo Just Closed in University Commons 1069 W 14th Pl Unit 332 Chicago Il 60608”, which sold for $525,000, one of the strongest price points the complex has seen recently. Separately, the “Just Closed 1151 W 14th Pl Unit 131 Chicago Il 60608” represented another seller-side win for Cory at $359,999. On the rental side, the “Oversized One Bedroom Condo Just Rented in University Village 1524 S Sangamon St Unit 514 Chicago Il 60608” at $2,450 per month added to the team's lease activity in the same corridor.
According to Zillow's Chicago market research, the Near West Side and University Village zip codes have maintained consistent median price appreciation over recent years, making these neighborhoods particularly attractive for both owner-occupants and investors.
Suburban Reach and Neighborhood Diversity
The Cory Tanzer Group and Option Premier July 2026 Sales Recap also highlights the team's ability to serve clients well beyond the city limits. Brian Caron's purchase at 5411 W Byron St in Portage Park closed at $611,525, the single highest purchase price of the month. You can read the full details in the blog post about the “Home Just Closed in Portage Park 5411 W Byron St Chicago Il 60641”.
Cory Tanzer also represented a buyer at “Cape Cod Home Just Closed in Villa Park 28 N Yale Ave Villa Park Il 60181” for $445,000, demonstrating that the team's suburban capability is not just theoretical.
South Loop also made a strong showing. Brian Caron's seller-side close at the “Corner High Rise Condo Just Closed in South Loop 1111 S Wabash Ave Unit 2210 Chicago Il 60605” at $440,000 illustrated the continued demand for high-rise living along South Michigan Avenue and Wabash.
Agent Spotlights: Who Drove July's Volume
The breadth of July's results reflects a true team effort. Here is a look at the key contributors:
Cory Tanzer led with the highest individual transaction count, handling buyer, seller, landlord, and renter roles simultaneously across University Commons, University Village, Little Italy, the Near West Side, and Villa Park.
Brian Caron closed three buyer or seller transactions totaling over $1.58 million, covering Uptown, Portage Park, and South Loop.
Serena Phillips-Dunn, Option Premier's Chief Operating Officer and Team Lead, represented buyers in both Beverly ($515,000) and Streeterville ($250,000), covering opposite ends of the city.
Angie Pelayo handled two West Loop buyer transactions in the same month, closing at 125 S Green St Unit 307A for $333,000 on July 1 and at 123 S Green St Unit 402B for $372,000 on July 15.
Rick Coppola covered both buyer and seller roles in a single month: representing a seller in Austin at $500,000, a buyer in West Lawn at $360,000, and a renter in Pilsen.
Jamie Jordan managed a high volume of lease transactions, often serving both as listing agent and tenant rep in University Commons and University Village rentals.
Drew Stoffer, Option Premier's Designated Managing Broker, closed buyer transactions in both Streeterville and University Commons during the month.
According to the National Association of Realtors, agents who consistently represent both buyers and sellers in the same market cycle tend to develop a pricing intuition that benefits clients on both sides of a transaction. The July results from this team suggest exactly that kind of well-rounded market fluency.
Things to Know
University Commons and University Village generated the highest concentration of transactions for the month, with seven distinct closings or leases in that corridor alone.
The $611,525 Portage Park close at 5411 W Byron St was the highest single purchase price recorded in July's transaction log.
Two transactions in the month, those by Brian Evans in Sugar Grove and Samantha Payne in Oak Brook Terrace, were handled by Option Premier agents operating outside The Cory Tanzer Group.
Rental prices in University Commons ranged from $1,850 to $3,700 per month in July, reflecting the neighborhood's tiered inventory from studios to larger multi-bedroom units.
Cory Tanzer served as both landlord representative and renter representative in multiple deals simultaneously, a common scenario for an agent with deep ownership relationships in a concentrated neighborhood.
The Beverly close at $515,000 marks a strong data point for that South Side neighborhood, which the Chicago Tribune has noted is experiencing renewed buyer interest from families seeking value relative to the North Side.
Choose Option Premier for Your Next Transaction
Whether you are buying your first condo, selling an investment property, or searching for a rental, the team at Option Premier is ready to help you navigate the Chicago market with confidence. July's results reflect a team that operates at full capacity across neighborhoods, price points, and transaction types. You can reach Cory Tanzer directly at (312) 218-4483 or email cory@optionpremier.com, or contact the Option Premier office at 1021 W Adams St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, by calling (312) 500-5808. Visit optionpremier.com to search active listings, get a home valuation, or connect with an agent today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier closed, leased, or listed over 30 transactions in July 2026 alone.
This included purchases, sales, landlord representations, and tenant placements across more than 15 Chicago neighborhoods and several suburbs. The total closed sales volume exceeded $6 million for the month.
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University Commons and University Village were the most active micro-markets, followed by the West Loop, South Loop, and Streeterville.
Cory Tanzer personally handled seven transactions in the University Commons and University Village area, consistent with his long-standing presence and expertise in those neighborhoods.
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Option Premier serves both the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including Villa Park, Sugar Grove, Oak Brook Terrace, and other communities.
July's transaction log included closings in Villa Park, Sugar Grove, and Oak Brook Terrace, confirming that the brokerage's reach extends well into the western and southwestern suburbs.
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You can reach the team by calling the Option Premier office at (312) 500-5808 or by emailing info@optionpremier.com.
Cory Tanzer is also directly reachable at (312) 218-4483 or cory@optionpremier.com. The office is located at 1021 W Adams St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, and the full agent roster and active listings are available at optionpremier.com.
The Bottom Line on The Cory Tanzer Group and Option Premier July 2026 Sales Recap
July 2026 was a defining month that reinforced why The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier continues to be one of Chicago's most active and versatile real estate teams. From high-rise condos in Streeterville to Cape Cod homes in Villa Park, and from $1,850 rental leases to $611,525 single-family purchases, the team's footprint across the city and suburbs speaks to a genuinely client-first approach backed by real market knowledge.
If you are planning a move, a purchase, or a sale anywhere in Chicago or the suburbs, reach out to Option Premier at (312) 500-5808 or visit optionpremier.com to connect with an agent who can deliver results like the ones reflected in this month's recap.
