Investor Profile - NC
James Phillips
James Phillips is a real estate investor and operator based in Hickory, NC. Public filings show activity across 127 properties held through 17 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include HIGHLANDS UNION BANK, JIMMY L HICKS JR ETUX, and United Community Bank.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $735k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 5 mortgage filings and 127 properties held through 17 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Hickory, NC
ZIP codes: 28777, 28705, 28657, 27410, and 27501
Most activity in SPRUCE PINE, BAKERSVILLE, RALEIGH, CHARLOTTE, and NEWLAND.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (17)
NC · 5 properties · 5 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 0 mortgages
+15 more entities not shown
Mortgages (5)
Top Lenders
$735k · 1 loan
$0 · 0 loans
$0 · 0 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2022 | $100k | Closed | JIMMY L HICKS JR ETUX | HANK & JOHN PROPERTIES LLC | 34 LEON HOLDER LN, ELK PARK, NC 28622 |
| 01/28/2021 | $528k | Closed | United Community Bank | HANK & JOHN PROPERTIES LLC | 528 PINEOLA ST, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
+3 more not shown
Owned Properties (127)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUSHER KNOB RD, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 | YANCEY TIMBER RESOURCES LLC | Owns - 3 mos | $60k |
| STARLITE RD, MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030 | COALSON & PHILLIPS LLC | Owns - 10 mos | $5k |
+125 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and commercial properties across Hickory, NC.
What companies is James Phillips associated with?
James Phillips is associated with 17 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include HANK & JOHN PROPERTIES LLC, ERIKKA N HANRIGHT, PHILCO PROPERTIES LLC, AVERY TIMBER RESOURCES LLC, and JESSICA SANDERS PHILLIPS OWNERS OF A 99 INTEREST.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 127 properties are associated with James Phillips and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Phillips to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references HIGHLANDS UNION BANK, JIMMY L HICKS JR ETUX, and United Community Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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