Investor profile - NC
Clifton Benson
Clifton Benson is a real estate investor and operator based in Wilmington, NC. Public filings show activity across 13 properties held through 15 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include United Community Bank, North State Bank, and Biscayne Bank.
Clifton's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $48.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 138 mortgage filings and 13 properties held through 15 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Wilmington, NC
ZIP codes: 28457, 27609, 27614, 28425, and 28443
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in ROCKY POINT, RALEIGH, BURGAW, HAMPSTEAD, and STELLA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (15)
NC · 21 properties · 69 mortgages
NC · 30 properties · 62 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (138)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | $385k | Open | United Community Bank | AMERICAN HOMESMITH NC LLC | - |
| 11/13/2025 | $1.2M | Open | United Community Bank | AMERICAN HOMESMITH NC LLC | - |
| 08/20/2025 | $318k | Open | United Community Bank | AMERICAN HOMESMITH NC LLC | 2723 LONGLEAF PINE CIR, LELAND, NC 28451 |
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Owned Properties (13)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHTON RD, BURGAW, NC 28425 | ROBERT HERRING | Owns - 5 mos | $625k |
| 3548 BUSH ST, RALEIGH, NC 27609 | ETHOS RALEIGH LLC | Owns - 9 mos | $7k |
| 110 N BRIG DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 | COURTNEY CARTER HOMES LLC | Sold | $475k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, industrial, and vacant properties across Wilmington, NC.
What companies is Clifton Benson associated with?
Clifton Benson is associated with 15 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include AMERICAN HOMESMITH NC LLC, AMERICAN HOMESMITH LLC, 6GS & 4PS LLC, ETHOS RALEIGH LLC, and WESTGROVE TOWER LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 13 properties are associated with Clifton Benson and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Clifton Benson to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references United Community Bank, North State Bank, and Biscayne 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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