Investor profile - FL
James Watson
James Watson is a real estate investor and operator based in Jacksonville, FL. Public filings show activity across 291 properties held through 23 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Renasant Bank, 12th Street Fla, LLC, and SouthState Bank.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $928.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 944 mortgage filings and 291 properties held through 23 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Jacksonville, FL
ZIP codes: 32653, 32221, 32034, 32225, and 32097
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in JACKSONVILLE, GAINESVILLE, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE, and HILLIARD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (23)
FL · 103 properties · 922 mortgages
FL · 12 properties · 758 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 138 mortgages
+20 more not shown
Mortgages (944)
Top Lenders
$676.6M · 108 loans
$96.5M · 357 loans
$95.1M · 20 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | $400k | Open | Coastal States Bank | NEW ATLANTIC BUILDERS INC | 96955 MCGIRTS CREEK LOOP, YULEE, FL 32097 |
| 09/25/2025 | $406k | Open | Coastal States Bank | NEW ATLANTIC BUILDERS INC | 96939 MCGIRTS CREEK LOOP, YULEE, FL 32097 |
| 09/10/2025 | $7.0M | Open | SouthState Bank | NEW ATLANTIC BUILDERS INC | 177 NORTHSIDE DR N, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 |
+941 more not shown
Owned Properties (291)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 SKYLINE DR W, LAKELAND, FL 33801 | JAMES WATSON | Owns - 10 mos | $170k |
| 74 FIESTA WAY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 | 2205 HYLAN LLC | Owns - 12 mos | $3.2M |
| INDEPENDENCE BLVD, GROVELAND, FL 34736 | WSI POPPY RIDGE LLC | Owns - 12 mos | $5.0M |
+288 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Jacksonville, FL.
What companies is James Watson associated with?
James Watson is associated with 23 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include NEW ATLANTIC BUILDERS INC, DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT INC, DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT LLC, 12TH STREET FLA LLC, and BLUFF RUNNERS FLA LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 291 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 Renasant Bank, 12th Street Fla, LLC, and SouthState Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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