Investor Profile - AZ

Stephen Stenehjem

Stephen Stenehjem is a real estate investor and operator based in Phoenix, AZ. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 2 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include DESERT FINANCIAL CU and ARIZONA BUSINESS BANK.

Contact info available

Stephen's Activity

As of June 2026, public records show approximately $2.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 4 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 2 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and residential assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.

Primary Geography

Phoenix, AZ

ZIP codes: 85234, 85206, 85255, 85259, and 86429

Most activity in SCOTTSDALE, GILBERT, MESA, and BULLHEAD.

Property Type Breakdown

Commercial50%
Residential33%
Industrial17%

Associated Entities (2)

FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST

AZ · 31 properties · 3 mortgages

Incorporated on 06/02/2010 in AZMailing Address: 2231 E Cambelback Rd., Ste. 107, PHOENIX, 85016, Maricopa, AZ, United States
STENEHJEM HOLDINGS LLC

AZ · 0 properties · 2 mortgages

inactive
Incorporated on 02/11/2016 in AZMailing Address: 7900 E RAINTREE DRIVE, SCOTTSDALE, 85260, Maricopa, AZ, United States

Mortgages (4)

Top Lenders

DESERT FINANCIAL CU
DESERT FINANCIAL CU

$2.5M · 1 loan

ARIZONA BUSINESS BANK
ARIZONA BUSINESS BANK

$0 · 0 loans

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
01/28/2020$2.5MOpenDESERT FINANCIAL CUSTENEHJEM HOLDINGS LLC866 N HIGLEY RD,
GILBERT, AZ 85234
01/28/2020$2.5MClosedDESERT FINANCIAL CUSTENEHJEM HOLDINGS LLC4210 E BASELINE RD,
MESA, AZ 85206

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Owned Properties (6)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
1614 N HIGLEY RD,
GILBERT, AZ 85234
STENEHLEM HOLDINGS LLCSold$1.6M
866 N HIGLEY RD,
GILBERT, AZ 85234
STENEHJEM HOLDINGS LLCSold$0

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FAQ

What type of real estate does this investor focus on?

Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, residential, and industrial properties across Phoenix, AZ.

What companies is Stephen Stenehjem associated with?

Stephen Stenehjem is associated with 2 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST and STENEHJEM HOLDINGS LLC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 6 properties are associated with Stephen Stenehjem and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Stephen Stenehjem to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references DESERT FINANCIAL CU and ARIZONA BUSINESS BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.

How is associated activity determined?

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