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.

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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.

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

Residential62%
Vacant24%
Commercial13%
Other1%

Associated Entities (17)

HANK & JOHN PROPERTIES LLC

NC · 5 properties · 5 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 07/28/2008 in NCMailing Address: 405 Linville St, Newland, 28657, NC, United States
ERIKKA N HANRIGHT

NC · 0 properties · 0 mortgages

+15 more entities not shown

Mortgages (5)

Top Lenders

HIGHLANDS UNION BANK
HIGHLANDS UNION BANK

$735k · 1 loan

JIMMY L HICKS JR ETUX
JIMMY L HICKS JR ETUX

$0 · 0 loans

United Community Bank
United Community Bank

$0 · 0 loans

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
01/25/2022$100kClosedJIMMY L HICKS JR ETUXHANK & JOHN PROPERTIES LLC34 LEON HOLDER LN,
ELK PARK, NC 28622
01/28/2021$528kClosedUnited Community BankHANK & JOHN PROPERTIES LLC528 PINEOLA ST,
NEWLAND, NC 28657

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Owned Properties (127)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
GUSHER KNOB RD,
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
YANCEY TIMBER RESOURCES LLCOwns - 3 mos$60k
STARLITE RD,
MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
COALSON & PHILLIPS LLCOwns - 10 mos$5k

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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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