Investor profile - AZ
James Obrien
James Obrien is a real estate investor and operator based in Phoenix, AZ. Public filings show activity across 8 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Walker & Dunlop, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, and NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $72.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 5 mortgage filings and 8 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Phoenix, AZ
ZIP codes: 85138, 85142, 85254, 85255, and 85295
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in SCOTTSDALE, GLENDALE, TUCSON, GILBERT, and MARICOPA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
AZ · 1 property · 3 mortgages
AZ · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
AZ · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (5)
Top Lenders
$64.7M · 1 loan
$7.4M · 1 loan
$0 · 0 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2021 | $7.4M | Open | Grandbridge Real Estate Capital | CRS FLORENCE HOUSING CORP | 401 E STEWART ST, FLORENCE, AZ 85132 807 |
| 12/12/2019 | $64.7M | Open | Walker & Dunlop | GEP X DESERT VIEW LLC | 17030 N 49TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 2097 |
| 12/12/2019 | $64.7M | Closed | Walker & Dunlop | GEP X DESERT VIEW LLC | 17030 N 49TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 2097 |
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Owned Properties (8)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26989 W MAPLE DR, BUCKEYE, AZ 85396 | JAMES OBRIEN | Owns - 2.0 yrs | $557k |
| 11285 N MAJESTIC RAM PL, TUCSON, AZ 85737 | JULANNE OBRIEN TRUSTEES OF THE OBRIEN LIVING TRUST | Owns - 3.7 yrs | $0 |
| 28073 N QUINTANA PL, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 | JIM OBRIEN | Owns - 4.2 yrs | $649k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and multifamily properties across Phoenix, AZ.
What companies is James Obrien associated with?
James Obrien is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CRS PALMS HOUSING CORP, THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, GEP X DESERT VIEW LLC, CRS MCCLELLAN HOUSING CORP, and CRS PEORIA HOUSING CORP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 8 properties are associated with James Obrien and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Obrien to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Walker & Dunlop, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, and NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2021.
How is associated activity determined?
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