Investor profile - CA

Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown is a real estate investor and operator based in San Diego, CA. Public filings show activity across 3 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include American National Bank of Texas, Golden State Farm Credit, and FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSN OF KINGSBU.

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Stephen's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $11.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 12 mortgage filings and 3 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2013 and 2024.

Primary Geography

San Diego, CA

ZIP codes: 92057, 95746, and 95916

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in GRANITE BAY, BERRY CREEK, and OCEANSIDE.

Property Type Breakdown

Residential67%
Commercial33%

Associated Entities (12)

FRANK S BROWN LLC

CA · 3 properties · 4 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 12/23/1998 in CAMailing Address: 22045 S. VALENTINE AVE, RIVERDALE, 93656, CA, United States
APPLEWORKS LLC

CA · 0 properties · 3 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 05/28/2021 in CAMailing Address: 324 I STREET, EUREKA, 95501, CA, United States
GOLDEN STATE RANCH PROPERTIES LLC

CA · 1 property · 2 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 07/31/2013 in CAMailing Address: 36459 CR 21, WOODLAND, 95695, CA, United States

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Mortgages (12)

Top Lenders

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
06/15/2022$450kOpenCoast Central Credit UnionAPPLEWORKS LLC2160 PROGRESS ST,
EUREKA, CA 95501
05/27/2022$1.3MOpenGolden State Farm CreditFRANK S BROWN LLC4436 E MOUNT WHITNEY AVE,
LATON, CA 93242
05/27/2022$1.3MOpenGolden State Farm CreditFRANK S BROWN LLC-

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Owned Properties (3)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
726 BUENA TIERRA WAY,
OCEANSIDE, CA 92057
JULIA ARVIZUSold$594
5370 DOUGLAS BLVD,
GRANITE BAY, CA 95746
COUNTY PLACEROwns - 9.0 yrs$0
182 HE LE VE RD,
BERRY CREEK, CA 95916
GOLDEN STATE RANCH PROPERTIES LLCOwns - 12.1 yrs$130k

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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 San Diego, CA.

What companies is Stephen Brown associated with?

Stephen Brown is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FRANK S BROWN LLC, APPLEWORKS LLC, GOLDEN STATE RANCH PROPERTIES LLC, LS GRANITE BAY DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HUMBOLDT BAY PROPERTIES LLC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 3 properties are associated with Stephen Brown and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Stephen Brown to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references American National Bank of Texas, Golden State Farm Credit, and FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSN OF KINGSBU, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2013 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.

How is associated activity determined?

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