Investor profile - MN
James Johnson
James Johnson is a real estate investor and operator based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include United Prairie Bank, MidWestOne Bank, and The Central Trust Bank.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $6.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in industrial and vacant assets recorded between 2013 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI
ZIP codes: 56308, 55121, 55309, 55372, and 55904
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in ALEXANDRIA, SAINT PAUL, ROCHESTER, BIG LAKE, and PRIOR LAKE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
MN · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
MN · 2 properties · 4 mortgages
MN · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
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Mortgages (19)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | $22k | Open | THINK MUTUAL BANK | FREETLY AND JOHNSON LLC | 104 16TH AVE SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55902 |
| 08/30/2022 | $126k | Closed | Commerce Bank | PARAGON REAL ESTATE LLC | 5448 COTTONWOOD LN SE, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372 |
| 11/19/2021 | $41k | Open | Home State Bank | PROPERTY JEWELS LLC | 1009 16TH ST NE, WILLMAR, MN 56201 |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2970 LEXINGTON AVE S, SAINT PAUL, MN 55121 | COLUMBIA PRECISION HOLDINGS INC | Sold | $1.6M |
| 411 MCKAY AVE S, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 | VIKING CITY LLC | Sold | $975k |
| 1611 6TH AVE E, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 | VIKING CITY LLC | Sold | $975k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in industrial, vacant, and misc properties across Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI.
What companies is James Johnson associated with?
James Johnson is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include PARAGON REAL ESTATE LLC, 360 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, COLUMBIA PRECISION HOLDINGS INC, PROPERTY JEWELS LLC, and FREETLY AND JOHNSON LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with James Johnson and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Johnson to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references United Prairie Bank, MidWestOne Bank, and The Central Trust Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2013 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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