Investor Profile - CA
James Franklin
James Franklin is a real estate investor and operator based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Public filings show activity across 64 properties held through 18 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Dryden Capital, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and River City Bank.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $455.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 87 mortgage filings and 64 properties held through 18 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
ZIP codes: 95403, 95404, 95762, 95864, and 92408
Most activity in SANTA ROSA, SACRAMENTO, EL DORADO HILLS, SAN BERNARDINO, and RIVERSIDE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (18)
CA · 1 property · 66 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 4 mortgages
+16 more entities not shown
Mortgages (87)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2025 | $1.0M | Open | Farmers & Merchants Bank | FRONTAGE BAY 215 LLC | 2320 COUSTEAU CT, VISTA, CA 92081 |
| 04/17/2025 | $4.5M | Open | Farmers & Merchants Bank | LASSEN CHATSWORTH LLC | 28230 CONSTELLATION RD, VALENCIA, CA 91355 |
+85 more not shown
Owned Properties (64)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2320 COUSTEAU CT, VISTA, CA 92081 | FRONTAGE BAY 215 LLC | Owns - 10 mos | $3.1M |
| 228 ORANGEWOOD DR, HEALDSBURG, CA 95448 | MARRON ROAD VENTURES LLC | Sold | $610k |
+62 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, industrial, and commercial properties across San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
What companies is James Franklin associated with?
James Franklin is associated with 18 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MARRON ROAD VENTURES LLC, JFCM REDLANDS LLC, PERRICOMM3 LLC, JF RONA 6 LLC, and 5415 MARKET ST LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 64 properties are associated with James Franklin and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Franklin to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Dryden Capital, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and River City Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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