Investor profile - AZ
Katherine Smith
Katherine Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Phoenix, AZ. Public filings show activity across 11 properties held through 20 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include SYLVIA MARIE FANN ETAL, Wells Fargo Bank, and UMB BANK NA.
Katherine's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $1.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 4 mortgage filings and 11 properties held through 20 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2012 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Phoenix, AZ
ZIP codes: 85383, 85225, 85022, 85234, and 85248
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PEORIA, CHANDLER, BUCKEYE, TEMPE, and GILBERT.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (20)
AZ · 193 properties · 25 mortgages
AZ · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
AZ · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (4)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2020 | $1.8M | Open | SYLVIA MARIE FANN ETAL | NORTH HWY 89 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES LLC | 1403 INDUSTRIAL WAY, PRESCOTT, AZ 86301 |
| 07/20/2015 | $130k | Closed | UMB BANK NA | ARIZONA LEGAL HOLDINGS VI LLC | 1238 E PALO BLANCO WAY, GILBERT, AZ 85296 |
| 06/30/2015 | $185k | Closed | Western Alliance Bank | SMITH EAST VALLEY PROPERTIES LLC | 1901 E UNIVERSITY DR, MESA, AZ 85203 |
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Owned Properties (11)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10382 W CASHMAN DR, PEORIA, AZ 85383 | KATHERINE SMITH | Owns - 5 mos | $0 |
| 8705 E VIA TAZ SUR, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 | STEPHEN BASSO | Owns - 7 mos | $1.1M |
| 1057 E SANDPIPER DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283 AZ85283 | KATHARINE A SMITH TRUSTEES OF THE RONALD AND KATHARINE SMITH FAMILY TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 23 2016 | Owns - 4.0 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and commercial properties across Phoenix, AZ.
What companies is Katherine Smith associated with?
Katherine Smith is associated with 20 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FORESTAR REAL ESTATE GROUP INC, ARIZONA LEGAL HOLDINGS VI LLC, SMITH EAST VALLEY PROPERTIES LLC, SMITH & MATHER INVESTMENTS LLC, and HIGLEY STERLING PROPERTIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 11 properties are associated with Katherine Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Katherine Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references SYLVIA MARIE FANN ETAL, Wells Fargo Bank, and UMB BANK NA, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2012 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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