Investor profile - NC
James Lucas
James Lucas is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 3 properties held through 22 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, Wells Fargo Bank, and FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $38.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 40 mortgage filings and 3 properties held through 22 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2010 and 2024.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27514, 27587, and 27703
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in WAKE FOREST, DURHAM, and CHAPEL HILL.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (22)
NC · 0 properties · 8 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 6 mortgages
NC · 3 properties · 3 mortgages
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Mortgages (40)
Top Lenders
$8.2M · 3 loans
$4.5M · 2 loans
$4.0M · 2 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2022 | $1.0M | Open | UNION BANK | LUCAS INVESTMENTS II LLC | - |
| 11/10/2021 | $190k | Open | Benchmark Community Bank | LUCAS INVESTMENTS LTD | - |
| 09/22/2021 | $2.3M | Open | First Federal Bank | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES LLC | 1445 MECHANICAL BLVD, GARNER, NC 27529 |
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Owned Properties (3)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 E FRANKLIN ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514 | MAV HOLDINGS LLC | Owns - 4.5 yrs | $980k |
| 1712 CASTLING CT, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 4) | JAMES LUCAS | Sold | $921 |
| 117 FOXBOROUGH LN, DURHAM, NC 27703 | JAMES LUCAS | Owns - 9.2 yrs | $536 |
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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 Lucas associated with?
James Lucas is associated with 22 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include LUCAS INVESTMENTS LTD, SAMPLE PROPERTIES I LLC, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES LLC, SCB II DEVELOPMENT LLC, and ST MARYS DEVELOPMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 3 properties are associated with James Lucas and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Lucas to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, Wells Fargo Bank, and FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK, 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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