Investor profile - CA
James Watson
James Watson is a real estate investor and operator based in Los Angeles, CA. Public filings show activity across 5 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include U.S. Bank, STANDARD INSURANCE, and theLender.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $31.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 5 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and residential assets recorded between 2014 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Los Angeles, CA
ZIP codes: 90740, 92040, 92101, 92399, and 92407
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in SEAL BEACH, SAN BERNARDINO, YUCAIPA, LAKESIDE, and SAN DIEGO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (12)
CA · 5 properties · 4 mortgages
CA · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 3 mortgages
+9 more not shown
Mortgages (19)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2024 | $4.4M | Open | STANDARD INSURANCE | WATSON INVESTMENTS LLC | 101 MAIN ST, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 |
| 05/07/2021 | $564k | Closed | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK | C3 INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC | 711 W 17TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627 |
| 12/04/2019 | $432k | Open | theLender | ALTERNATIVE WEALTH CREATIONS LLC | 4221 RIVER SWAN LN, SACRAMENTO, CA 95834 |
+16 more not shown
Owned Properties (5)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 11TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 831 | JAMES WATSON | Sold | $692 |
| 12878 VINEYARD CREST PL, LAKESIDE, CA 92040 | JAMES WATSON | Owns - 4.1 yrs | $897k |
| 101 MAIN ST, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 | WATSON INVESTMENTS LLC | Owns - 8.1 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial and residential properties across Los Angeles, CA.
What companies is James Watson associated with?
James Watson is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include WATSON INVESTMENTS LLC, ALTERNATIVE WEALTH CREATIONS LLC, UNIVERSITY PARK SHOPS LLC, GREEN MAPLE 2 LLC, and BAY CITY C&D LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 5 properties are associated with James Watson and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Watson to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references U.S. Bank, STANDARD INSURANCE, and theLender, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2014 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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