Investor profile - KY
Jim Ernst
Jim Ernst is a real estate investor and operator based in Lexington, KY. Public filings show activity across 21 properties held through 1 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bank of Lexington, First Security Bank, and ORIGIN BANK.
Jim's Activity
As of January 2026, public records show approximately $13.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 58 mortgage filings and 21 properties held through 1 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Lexington, KY
ZIP codes: 40509, 40356, 40361, and 40515
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in LEXINGTON, NICHOLASVILLE, and PARIS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (1)
KY · 12 properties · 58 mortgages
Mortgages (58)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2025 | $82k | Open | Bank of Lexington | ARTIQUE CUSTOM HOMES LLC | 3824 STOLEN HORSE TRCE, LEXINGTON, KY 40509 |
| 12/16/2024 | $718k | Open | Bank of Lexington | ARTIQUE CUSTOM HOMES LLC | 101 HUBBARD CT, NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356 |
+56 more not shown
Owned Properties (21)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4128 BUTTERMILK RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509 | ARTIQUE CUSTOM HOMES LLC | Sold | $718k |
| 3504 STOLEN HORSE TRCE, LEXINGTON, KY 40509 | ARTIQUE CUSTOM HOMES LLC | Sold | $75k |
+19 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 Lexington, KY.
What companies is Jim Ernst associated with?
Jim Ernst is associated with 1 entity based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ARTIQUE CUSTOM HOMES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 21 properties are associated with Jim Ernst and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Jim Ernst to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bank of Lexington, First Security Bank, and ORIGIN 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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