Investor profile - MD
James Schaefer
James Schaefer is a real estate investor and operator based in Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA. Public filings show activity across 38 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include CFG Bank, FIVE STAR BANK, and U.S. Small Business Administration.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $76.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 124 mortgage filings and 38 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA
ZIP codes: 20688, 20678, 20764, 21037, and 20714
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in DOWELL, PRINCE FREDERICK, SHADY SIDE, EDGEWATER, and NORTH BEACH.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
MD · 45 properties · 77 mortgages
MD · 6 properties · 29 mortgages
MD · 0 properties · 17 mortgages
+1 more not shown
Mortgages (124)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | $75k | Open | FIVE STAR BANK | SCHAEFER HOMES LLC | 900 WALNUT AVE, NORTH BEACH, MD 20714 |
| 11/26/2025 | $94k | Open | CFG Bank | TOWNE POINT PROPERTIES LLC | - |
| 11/26/2025 | $94k | Open | CFG Bank | SCHAEFER HOMES LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (38)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 JOHNSON DR, SHADY SIDE, MD 20764 | TOWNE POINT PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $143k |
| 308 ALAMEDA PKWY, ARNOLD, MD 21012 | SCHAEFER HOMES LLC | Sold | $160k |
| 6657 BROOKY PL, BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616 | TOWNE POINT PROPERTIES LLC | Sold | $340k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA.
What companies is James Schaefer associated with?
James Schaefer is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SCHAEFER HOMES LLC, TOWNE POINT PROPERTIES LLC, BRANDY PROPERTIES LLC, and BRANDY PROPERTIES PROPERTIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 38 properties are associated with James Schaefer and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Schaefer to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references CFG Bank, FIVE STAR BANK, and U.S. Small Business Administration, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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