Investor profile - KY

James Keeton

James Keeton is a real estate investor and operator based in Lexington, KY. Public filings show activity across 2 properties held through 3 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include WHITAKER BANK, First Southern National Bank, and BANK OF THE MOUNTAINS.

Contact info available

James's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $4.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 12 mortgage filings and 2 properties held through 3 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and misc assets recorded between 2020 and 2025.

Primary Geography

Lexington, KY

ZIP codes: 40371 and 40475

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in SALT LICK and RICHMOND.

Property Type Breakdown

Commercial50%
Misc50%

Associated Entities (3)

TRAFFORD PROPERTIES LLC

KY · 0 properties · 11 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 10/03/2024 in KY
GRANTS EXCAVATING INC

KY · 1 property · 2 mortgages

Incorporated on 01/17/1992 in KY
TRIPLE K MULCH LLC

KY · 1 property · 1 mortgage

active
Incorporated on 02/20/2008 in KY

Mortgages (12)

Top Lenders

WHITAKER BANK
WHITAKER BANK

$3.2M · 10 loans

First Southern National Bank
First Southern National Bank

$607k · 1 loan

BANK OF THE MOUNTAINS
BANK OF THE MOUNTAINS

$300k · 1 loan

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
02/28/2025$363kOpenWHITAKER BANKTRAFFORD PROPERTIES LLC-
02/28/2025$296kOpenWHITAKER BANKTRAFFORD PROPERTIES LLC4118 STAGECOACH DR,
RICHMOND, KY 40475
02/28/2025$296kOpenWHITAKER BANKTRAFFORD PROPERTIES LLC4120 STAGECOACH DR,
RICHMOND, KY 40475

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Owned Properties (2)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
BEREA RD,
RICHMOND, KY 40475
TRAFFORD PROPERTIES LLCSold$560k
12031 E HWY 60,
SALT LICK, KY 40371
A D O M INCOwns - 11.0 yrs$10k

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FAQ

What type of real estate does this investor focus on?

Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial and misc properties across Lexington, KY.

What companies is James Keeton associated with?

James Keeton is associated with 3 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include TRAFFORD PROPERTIES LLC, GRANTS EXCAVATING INC, and TRIPLE K MULCH LLC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 2 properties are associated with James Keeton and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Keeton to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references WHITAKER BANK, First Southern National Bank, and BANK OF THE MOUNTAINS, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2020 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.

How is associated activity determined?

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