Investor profile - NC
Kevin Merta
Kevin Merta is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 28 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK, North State Bank, and JAMES E ALLEN.
Kevin's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $28.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 56 mortgage filings and 28 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27609, 27539, 27606, 27604, and 27608
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in RALEIGH and APEX.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
NC · 57 properties · 151 mortgages
NC · 8 properties · 26 mortgages
NC · 7 properties · 24 mortgages
+7 more not shown
Mortgages (56)
Top Lenders
$16.2M · 25 loans
$2.9M · 3 loans
$2.6M · 4 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | $505k | Open | ER TRUST AND EQUIPMENT CORPORATI | SKI VILLAGE LLC | 635 ELK KNOB DR, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| 10/09/2025 | $505k | Open | E R TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT CORPORAT | SKI VILLAGE LLC | 1004 PINE RIDGE RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| 11/25/2024 | $450k | Open | FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK | CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES INC | 781 MANCHESTER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
+53 more not shown
Owned Properties (28)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 781 MANCHESTER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27609 | CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES INC | Sold | $2k |
| 701 MANCHESTER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27609 | CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES INC | Sold | $2k |
| 4409 YADKIN DR, RALEIGH, NC 27609 | CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES INC | Sold | $1k |
+25 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is Kevin Merta associated with?
Kevin Merta is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JAMES E ALLEN LLC, CUSTOM ESTATE HOMES INC, SANCTUARY PARTNERS LLC, JIMSAM LLC, and CUSTOM ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 28 properties are associated with Kevin Merta and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Kevin Merta to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK, North State Bank, and JAMES E ALLEN, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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