Investor profile - NC
Clayton Smith
Clayton Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Piedmont Triad, NC. Public filings show activity across 3 properties held through 3 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First Bank, Carolina Farm Credit, and AgSouth Farm Credit.
Clayton's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $908k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 5 mortgage filings and 3 properties held through 3 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2014 and 2023.
Primary Geography
Piedmont Triad, NC
ZIP codes: 28202, 28208, and 28273
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHARLOTTE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (3)
NC · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
NC · 4 properties · 0 mortgages
Mortgages (5)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 | $100k | Open | AgSouth Farm Credit | BILLY SMITH FARMS INC | 15872 NC HWY 18 S, LAUREL SPRINGS, NC 28644 |
| 11/01/2022 | $628k | Open | First Bank | 4 SEASONS DEVELOPMENT LLC | 132 WESTGATE DR, WEST END, NC 27376 |
| 04/18/2016 | $180k | Open | Carolina Farm Credit | BILLY SMITH FARMS INC | - |
+2 more not shown
Owned Properties (3)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12330 SHERMAN DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 | MARRIED CLAYTON SMITH | Sold | $530 |
| 2201 WEYLAND AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208 | MARRIED CLAYTON SMITH | Sold | $650 |
| 1004 GREENLEAF AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 | VIREO CLT INC | Sold | $434 |
+0 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Piedmont Triad, NC.
What companies is Clayton Smith associated with?
Clayton Smith is associated with 3 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 4 SEASONS DEVELOPMENT LLC, BILLY SMITH FARMS INC, and BLACK PEARL REI LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 3 properties are associated with Clayton Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Clayton Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First Bank, Carolina Farm Credit, and AgSouth Farm Credit, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2014 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
Elementix uses AI to extract signatures from recorded documents. These signatures are used to determine the relationships between people and entities. This is a novel approach that goes beyond looking at corporate filings and skip-tracing.
The information displayed on this page is compiled from recorded real estate documents, business filings, and other lawfully available sources. Elementix summarizes and analyzes public record activity related to investment real estate and associated business entities. Any contact indicators shown (such as email domain references or partial phone digits) are provided solely as unverified signals and may be incomplete or outdated.
Elementix is not a consumer reporting agency, and this information does not constitute a consumer report. The data may not be used to make decisions about an individual's eligibility for personal credit, consumer housing, employment, insurance, or any other purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Elementix may suppress certain contact indicators where legally required or where appropriate for safety or privacy reasons. Requests for removal, suppression, or correction of information must be submitted to compliance@elementix.ai. Elementix reviews such requests only where required by applicable law or where information is factually inaccurate. General objections or unsupported demands do not create a removal obligation.