Investor profile - NC
James Earnhardt
James Earnhardt is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 5 properties held through 15 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Truist Bank, JOSEPH CARTER HICKS III MICHAEL JEROME HICKS PHILLIP C RANSDELL II PAUL ANDREW RANSDELL PAGE RANSDELL GUNTER WILLIAM G RANSDELL III AND E AND J RANSDELL, and D.R. Horton.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $12.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 12 mortgage filings and 5 properties held through 15 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2010 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27526, 27527, 27712, and 28078
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in FUQUAY VARINA, HUNTERSVILLE, DURHAM, and CLAYTON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (15)
NC · 3 properties · 6 mortgages
NC · 3 properties · 4 mortgages
NC · 2 properties · 4 mortgages
+12 more not shown
Mortgages (12)
Top Lenders
$5.9M · 2 loans
$3.3M · 1 loan
$1.6M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2022 | $1.6M | Open | D.R. Horton | SADDLEBROOK LLC | - |
| 04/28/2022 | $882k | Closed | COLEY CARMEN | SADDLEBROOK LLC | 177 CANDLEWOOD RD, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804 |
| 06/15/2016 | $3.3M | Open | JOSEPH CARTER HICKS III MICHAEL JEROME HICKS PHILLIP C RANSDELL II PAUL ANDREW RANSDELL PAGE RANSDELL GUNTER WILLIAM G RANSDELL III AND E AND J RANSDELL | SSBNC LLC | - |
+9 more not shown
Owned Properties (5)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 SUNSET BLUFFS DR, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526 10 | ROBERT LEE | Sold | $934 |
| 514 MT HOLLY-HUNTERSVILLE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078 | ANNE SETTLEMYER | Sold | $0 |
| 11 HEATHGREEN DR, CLAYTON, NC 27527 | BPROPNC LLC | Sold | $580k |
+2 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is James Earnhardt associated with?
James Earnhardt is associated with 15 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SKYBROOK OAKS LLC, SKYBROOK LLC, SKYBROOK SOUTH LLC, OLD TRAIL LLC, and BPROPNC LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 5 properties are associated with James Earnhardt and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Earnhardt to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Truist Bank, JOSEPH CARTER HICKS III MICHAEL JEROME HICKS PHILLIP C RANSDELL II PAUL ANDREW RANSDELL PAGE RANSDELL GUNTER WILLIAM G RANSDELL III AND E AND J RANSDELL, and D.R. Horton, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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