Investor profile - NC
James Merritt
James Merritt is a real estate investor and operator based in Piedmont Triad, NC. Public filings show activity across 4 properties held through 8 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include GoodLife Home Loans, The Fidelity Bank, and CAROLINA BANK.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $6.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 4 properties held through 8 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2012 and 2024.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Piedmont Triad, NC
ZIP codes: 27103, 27104, 27407, and 27560
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in WINSTON SALEM, GREENSBORO, and DURHAM.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (8)
NC · 4 properties · 9 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 6 mortgages
NC · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (19)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2024 | $4.5M | Open | GoodLife Home Loans | PEPPERTREE APARTMENTS LLC | 4311 TRINITY AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407 |
| 04/27/2022 | $52k | Open | Fidelity Bank | LYCAON INVESTMENTS LLC | 1858 YADKIN COLLEGE RD, LEXINGTON, NC 27295 |
| 02/04/2022 | $496k | Open | The Fidelity Bank | MRJ PROPERTIES LLC | 8491 N NC HWY 150, CLEMMONS, NC 27012 |
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Owned Properties (4)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4311 TRINITY AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407 | PEPPERTREE APARTMENTS LLC | Owns - 3.9 yrs | $11k |
| 156 CARRISBROOKE LN, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104 | THOMAS MICHAEL JOYCE JR | Owns - 4.6 yrs | $0 |
| 1129 WATSON AVE, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103 | LYCAON INVESTMENTS LLC | Owns - 9.7 yrs | $290 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and multifamily properties across Piedmont Triad, NC.
What companies is James Merritt associated with?
James Merritt is associated with 8 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include LYCAON INVESTMENTS LLC, MRJ PROPERTIES LLC, NOTTINGHAM APARTMENTS LLC, PEPPERTREE APARTMENTS LLC, and ESTATE OF DAISIE WOOTEN CRAFT.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 4 properties are associated with James Merritt and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Merritt to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references GoodLife Home Loans, The Fidelity Bank, and CAROLINA BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2012 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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