Investor profile - OH
Bruce Smith
Bruce Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Cleveland-Akron, OH. Public filings show activity across 4 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include AGFinancial, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and WESBANCO BANK.
Bruce's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $18.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 15 mortgage filings and 4 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and office assets recorded between 2012 and 2023.
Primary Geography
Cleveland-Akron, OH
ZIP codes: 43230, 44011, 45211, and 45503
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CINCINNATI, SPRINGFIELD, GAHANNA, and AVON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
OH · 5 properties · 12 mortgages
OH · 3 properties · 1 mortgage
OH · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+1 more not shown
Mortgages (15)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2022 | $175k | Open | CHRISTIAN FINANCIAL CREDIT UNI | JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | 204 N CHILLICOTHE ST, PLAIN, OH 43064 |
| 05/26/2020 | $46k | Open | WESBANCO BANK | SIGHT VISION CARE LLC | 4950 MIDDLE URBANA RD, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503 |
| 05/26/2020 | $159k | Open | WESBANCO BANK | SVC BUILDING LLC | 4950 MIDDLE URBANA RD, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503 |
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Owned Properties (4)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4950 MIDDLE URBANA RD, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503 | SVC BUILDING LLC | Owns - 5.7 yrs | $223k |
| 5574 COLUMBARD WAY, GAHANNA, OH 43230 | BRUCE SMITH | Sold | $0 |
| 995 CENTER RD, AVON, OH 44011 | JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | Owns - 10.5 yrs | $750k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, office, and misc properties across Cleveland-Akron, OH.
What companies is Bruce Smith associated with?
Bruce Smith is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, SVC BUILDING LLC, SIGHT VISION CARE LLC, and SHADYSIDE BELMONT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 4 properties are associated with Bruce Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Bruce Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references AGFinancial, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and WESBANCO BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2012 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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