Santiago Valdez

Santiago Valdez

Realtor I The RELUX Group
santiago@chicago773.com
M: 773-858-2410
O: 312-319-1168

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  • Multi-unit and Multi-family properties and investment properties
  • Luxury and lakefront homes and condominiums, co-ops

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    • About Santiago

    Santiago Valdez is a seasoned residential, investment, and luxury broker with over 20 years of experience.  He is known for visionary market insight and masterful results built on a foundation of client relationships. 

    Born in Arequipa, Peru, Santiago’s disciplined and timely execution style is rooted in a life of service, from his time as an M1A1 tanker in the U.S. Army to his years as a Police Sergeant at Loyola University. These roles instilled in him the focus of a strategist dedicated to his clients' best interests.

    As the lead advisor for The Relux Group, Santiago offers unique expertise. He expertly guides clients through the luxury residential market while maintaining a focused niche in investment properties ranging from 3 to 30 units. As an investor with a track record of over 150 brokered multifamily sales, he brings a valued perspective to every transaction.  To ensure his clients receive the highest level of care, his nationally ranked team delivers comprehensive and expert execution. 

    Beyond real estate, Santiago is fully dedicated to personal growth. He is passionate about traveling, learning, and spending time on the golf course.

    Santiago Valdez’s Listings

    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    $959,000 | 6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    1/33
    Listed By Compass

    $959,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,063
    Square Feet
    0.17
    Acres

    6802 Church Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053

    a front view of a building with street view
    a front view of a building with street view
    a front view of a house with cars parked
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a stove top oven a sink and dishwasher with wooden floor
    a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
    a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
    an empty room with wooden floor chandelier fan and windows
    a view of a big room with wooden floor a ceiling fan and closet
    a utility room with dryer and washer
    a picture of a bench in front of a wall
    a view of a house with a yard
    a view of an empty room with a window
    a view of a room with wooden floor and natural light
    an empty room with window
    an empty room with a empty space and windows
    a view of an empty room with wooden floor
    a view of kitchen with sink microwave and stove
    a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove top oven
    a view of an empty room and wooden floor
    a bedroom with a bed and lamp with the wall
    a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a bathtub
    wooden floor in an empty room
    a utility room with dryer and washer
    a view of a room with gym equipment
    a chairs and a table in a patio
    a building view
    $750,000 | 2724 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
    1/27
    Listed By CompassContingent

    $750,000

    7
    Bedrooms
    Unavailable
    Square Feet
    0.07
    Acres

    2724 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    a front view of a house with a garden
    a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
    a living room with furniture and a book shelf
    a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a microwave and white cabinets
    a kitchen with cabinets stainless steel appliances and wooden floor
    a dining room with furniture and a large window
    a outdoor dining space with furniture and city view
    a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
    a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
    a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a mirror
    a bedroom with furniture and window
    a view of a living room kitchen and a sink
    a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a wooden floor
    a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
    a utility room with dryer and washer
    a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
    a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
    a backyard of a house with table and chairs
    a picture of a hallway with white walls
    a picture of a wall with a white wall and a painting
    a picture of a bathroom with a shower
    1/23
    Listed By CompassContingent

    $479,900

    4
    Bedrooms
    Unavailable
    Square Feet
    0.09
    Acres

    6316 North Albany Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

    front view of a house with a garden
    a balcony with wooden floor and outdoor seating
    a living room with furniture kitchen view and a table
    a living room with furniture fireplace and flat screen tv
    unknown
    a living room with fireplace furniture and a flat screen tv
    a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a table chairs refrigerator and microwave
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a table chairs and a refrigerator
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher a refrigerator and white cabinets with wooden floor
    a large white kitchen with lots of counter space sink and cabinets
    a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
    a bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
    a view of a room with gym equipment
    a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
    a bathroom with a sink double vanity and a mirror
    a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
    a bedroom with a bed and a window
    a view of bathroom with a sink and mirror
    a bathroom with a shower
    a view of a hallway with wooden floor and a bedroom
    a bedroom with a bed a chair and a large window
    a utility room with dryer and washer
    a picture of a floor plan
    a view of a house with a tree
    a city view from a roof deck
    a car parked in front of a building
    a view of a garage
    a view of building with door
    $430,000 | 2701 West Hirsch Street, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60622
    1/30
    Listed By CompassContingent

    $430,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    Unavailable
    Square Feet

    2701 West Hirsch Street, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60622

    a front view of a building
    a kitchen with granite countertop lots of counter top space and stainless steel appliances
    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances wooden floor dining table and chairs
    a kitchen with granite countertop a stove refrigerator and a sink
    a living room with furniture and kitchen view
    a living room with furniture and wooden floor
    a view of a balcony with city view
    a view of a city with tall buildings
    a bedroom with a bed and a large window
    a bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
    a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and shower
    a view of a workspace with furniture and a mirror
    a picture of a floor plan
    a room with furniture and a large window
    a view of a room with gym equipment
    a living room with furniture and a large window
    a view of dining room with furniture and floor to ceiling window
    a car parked in a garage
    1/18
    Listed By CompassContingent

    $330,000

    1
    Bedrooms
    947
    Square Feet

    437 West Division Street, Unit 806, Chicago, IL 60610

    a front view of a house with a yard
    wooden floor in a hall with a window
    a view of an empty room with wooden floor and stairs
    a view of a kitchen
    a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and sink
    a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
    a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    a view of a hallway with wooden floor and entryway
    a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
    a view of empty room with wooden floor
    a bathroom with a sink mirror and a bathtub
    a white bath tub sitting next to a white toilet
    an empty room with wooden floor and windows
    a view of empty room with wooden floor
    an empty room with windows
    a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
    an empty room with wooden floor and windows
    an empty room with wooden floor and closet
    a view of a closet in a bathroom
    an empty room with wooden floor and windows
    a view of empty room with wooden floor
    unknown
    a view of a house with a outdoor space
    a front view of a house with a yard
    a view of a backyard of a house
    a bed room with a bed
    a view of empty room
    a view of house with a outdoor space
    1/28
    Listed By CompassContingent

    $305,000

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,089
    Square Feet
    0.11
    Acres

    9115 South Green Street, Chicago, IL 60620

    a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
    a view of a balcony with an ocean view
    a view of a city with tall buildings
    a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
    a living room with furniture and a book shelf
    a view of a kitchen with furniture and wooden floor
    a view of an empty room with closet and wooden floor
    a view of empty room with wooden floor
    a kitchen with granite countertop a sink stove and cabinets
    a view of a entryway
    a kitchen with a sink and cabinets
    a view of a hallway with wooden floor and staircase
    a view of an ocean beach
    a bedroom with a bed and a television
    a bedroom with a bed and a dresser
    a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
    a bathroom with a sink and shower
    a workspace with furniture window and wooden floor
    a view of a balcony with an ocean view
    a view of room with wooden floor and chair
    a bathroom with a sink a toilet and mirror
    a water heater on the side of a wall
    a picture of a park with a bench
    a view of swimming pool
    a bathroom with a small window
    a view of a room with gym equipment
    a view of a room with gym equipment
    a bathroom with a shower
    a bathroom with a shower
    a view of a workspace with furniture and lounge chair
    a living room with furniture large window and a table
    a utility room with dryer and washer
    a painting on the wall in a bathroom
    a living room with kitchen island furniture and a kitchen view
    a view of swimming pool from a balcony
    a view of a lake
    front view of a building
    $235,000 | 6325 North Sheridan Road, Unit 1602, Chicago, IL 60660
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    Compass Coming Soon

    $235,000

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,200
    Square Feet

    6325 North Sheridan Road, Unit 1602, Chicago, IL 60660

    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    $199,500 | 880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611
    1/21
    Listed By CompassContingent

    $199,500

    1
    Bedrooms
    785
    Square Feet

    880 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 22F, Chicago, IL 60611

    Santiago Valdez’s Transactions

    Past Sales
    a view of a terrace with sky view

    $3,450,000

    37
    Bedrooms
    0.31
    Acres

    7700 North Eastlake Terrace, Chicago, IL 60626

    a front view of a house with a yard and garage

    $1,900,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,000
    Square Feet
    0.12
    Acres

    3937 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

    a front view of a multi story residential apartment building

    $1,870,000

    14
    Bedrooms
    0.17
    Acres

    7611 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626

    a front view of a house with a porch

    $1,700,000

    6
    Bedrooms
    4,200
    Square Feet
    0.07
    Acres

    4320 North Claremont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

    a view of a swimming pool with a yard

    $1,605,000

    12
    Bedrooms
    0.30
    Acres

    1510 Topp Lane, Glenview, IL 60025

    a front view of a house with a yard

    $1,315,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    3,900
    Square Feet
    0.07
    Acres

    5954 North Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60660

    a front view of multi story building with retail shop

    $1,300,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    3,320
    Square Feet

    180 East Pearson Street, Unit 7207, Chicago, IL 60611

    a front view of a building with street

    $1,300,000

    4
    Bedrooms
    0.07
    Acres

    1322 West Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60642

    a view of a brick house with a yard and large trees

    $1,295,000

    17
    Bedrooms
    0.17
    Acres

    2308 West Farwell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

    a front view of a house with many windows

    $1,250,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,485
    Square Feet
    0.08
    Acres

    3917 West Eddy Street, Chicago, IL 60618

    $1,215,000 | 120 Ravine Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521

    $1,215,000

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,993
    Square Feet
    0.29
    Acres

    120 Ravine Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521

    a front view of a building

    $1,150,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,900
    Square Feet

    125 South Jefferson Street, Unit 3301, Chicago, IL 60661

    a front view of a house with a yard

    $1,140,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    5,448
    Square Feet
    0.69
    Acres

    9301 Falling Waters Drive East, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

    a view of a white house with a snow on the road

    $1,100,000

    4
    Bedrooms
    3,905
    Square Feet
    4.98
    Acres

    24405 North Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    $1,090,329 | 366 W Superior St, Unit 504 | River North

    $1,090,329

    3
    Bedrooms

    366 W Superior St, Unit 504

    River North

    $1,050,000 | 1815 Oakwood Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

    $1,050,000

    6
    Bedrooms
    5,361
    Square Feet
    0.49
    Acres

    1815 Oakwood Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

    Past Rentals
    a view of a tall building

    $9,750

    3
    Bedrooms
    3,320
    Square Feet

    180 East Pearson Street, Unit 5205, Chicago, IL 60611

    $6,100 | 600 North Fairbanks Court, Unit 1301, Chicago, IL 60611

    $6,100

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,746
    Square Feet

    600 North Fairbanks Court, Unit 1301, Chicago, IL 60611

    $4,900 | 1616 North Hudson Avenue, Unit 5, Chicago, IL 60614

    $4,900

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,900
    Square Feet

    1616 North Hudson Avenue, Unit 5, Chicago, IL 60614

    a car parked in front of a building

    $4,700

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,290
    Square Feet

    514 North Peshtigo Court, Unit 2407, Chicago, IL 60611

    $4,500 | 1122 North Clark Street, Unit 3606, Chicago, IL 60610

    $4,500

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,272
    Square Feet

    1122 North Clark Street, Unit 3606, Chicago, IL 60610

    a front view of a house with a tree

    $4,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,400
    Square Feet
    0.07
    Acres

    1217 West Wellington Avenue, Unit 1F, Chicago, IL 60657

    $3,900 | 234 West Polk Street, Unit 2512, Chicago, IL 60605

    $3,900

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,165
    Square Feet

    234 West Polk Street, Unit 2512, Chicago, IL 60605

    a front view of a building

    $3,725

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,410
    Square Feet

    1121 Greenleaf Avenue, Unit 304, Wilmette, IL 60091

    a front view of a building

    $3,700

    2
    Bedrooms

    30 East Elm Street, Unit 10A, Chicago, IL 60611

    a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace

    $3,650

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,200
    Square Feet

    1740 North Maplewood Avenue, Unit 305, Chicago, IL 60647

    a sign that is on the side of a building

    $3,600

    3
    Bedrooms

    1547 North Honore Street, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60622

    front view of house with a tree

    $3,600

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,000
    Square Feet

    1506 West Balmoral Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60640

    a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a large counter top a wooden floors and a view of living room

    $3,500

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,820
    Square Feet

    5647 North Clark Street, Unit 202, Chicago, IL 60660

    a cafe on the corner of a building

    $3,500

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,000
    Square Feet

    4544 North Western Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60625

    a front view of a house with iron fence

    $3,500

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,600
    Square Feet
    0.08
    Acres

    2931 North Rutherford Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

    a front view of a house with a yard

    $3,500

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,595
    Square Feet
    0.07
    Acres

    2450 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60612

    a front view of a house with a garden

    $3,500

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,600
    Square Feet
    0.08
    Acres

    2931 North Rutherford Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634