Investor profile - NC
Lanny Clifton
Lanny Clifton is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 59 properties held through 19 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Truist Bank, DOROTHY P JOHNSON TRUSTEE, and FOUR OAKS BANK AND TRUST.
Lanny's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $42.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 174 mortgage filings and 59 properties held through 19 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27504, 27529, 27592, 27520, and 27524
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in BENSON, GARNER, WILLOW SPRING, CLAYTON, and FOUR OAKS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (19)
NC · 5 properties · 59 mortgages
NC · 9 properties · 46 mortgages
NC · 14 properties · 34 mortgages
+16 more not shown
Mortgages (174)
Top Lenders
$13.4M · 43 loans
$2.9M · 1 loan
$2.7M · 15 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | $63k | Open | CARROLL CONSTRUCTION HOMES | JONES CREEK LLC | - |
| 09/24/2025 | $42k | Open | GORDON ERIC | JONES CREEK LLC | 4125 ZACKS MILL RD, ANGIER, NC 27501 |
| 09/24/2025 | $63k | Open | GOLDEN PROPERTIES AND DEV | JONES CREEK LLC | 4125 ZACKS MILL RD, ANGIER, NC 27501 |
+171 more not shown
Owned Properties (59)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6186 BENSON HARDEE RD, BENSON, NC 27504 | BLACK FOREST POINT LLC | Owns - 3.0 yrs | $1.5M |
| 4160 HWY 50 HWY N, BENSON, NC 27504 | TARHEEL WALTON VENTURES LLC | Owns - 3.0 yrs | $1.4M |
| 3136 NC HIGHWAY 50 RD, BENSON, NC 27504 | TARHEEL WALTON VENTURES LLC | Owns - 3.0 yrs | $1.4M |
+56 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and office properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is Lanny Clifton associated with?
Lanny Clifton is associated with 19 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include LANNY K CLIFTON BUILDER INC, JONES CREEK LLC, STEEL BRIDGE CROSSING LLC, SOUTH PARK DEVELOPMENT CO INC, and SON LAN DEVELOPMENT CO INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 59 properties are associated with Lanny Clifton and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Lanny Clifton to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Truist Bank, DOROTHY P JOHNSON TRUSTEE, and FOUR OAKS BANK AND TRUST, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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