Investor profile - OH
James Brown
James Brown is a real estate investor and operator based in Columbus, OH. Public filings show activity across 11 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Guardian Savings Bank, The Savings Bank, and PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $2.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 13 mortgage filings and 11 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and misc assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Columbus, OH
ZIP codes: 43054, 43081, 43123, 43209, and 43231
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CINCINNATI, CLEVELAND, COLUMBUS, MANSFIELD, and NEW ALBANY.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
OH · 0 properties · 8 mortgages
OH · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
OH · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (13)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2024 | $272k | Open | Guardian Savings Bank | SPARK OF MADNESS LLC | - |
| 02/06/2024 | $249k | Open | PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company | JAMES BROWN III A MARRIED MAN | 12041 GOODFIELD CT, CINCINNATI, OH 45240 |
| 08/01/2017 | $290k | Open | The Savings Bank | DARBY CREEK HORSE FARM LLC | 2341 DARBY CREEK DR, GALLOWAY, OH 43119 |
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Owned Properties (11)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 761 FAIRFAX AVE, MANSFIELD, OH 44906 | JACOB STEWARD | Sold | $0 |
| 2158 MURRAY HILL RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44106 | HOME SIGHT LLC | Sold | $560k |
| 3645 FURLONG DR, GROVE CITY, OH 43123 | JANET BROWN | Owns - 3.6 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and misc properties across Columbus, OH.
What companies is James Brown associated with?
James Brown is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include RICHMOND SQUARE LLC, DARBY CREEK HORSE FARM LLC, BROWN ADAMS REAL ESTATE LLC, JAMES BROWN III A MARRIED MAN, and SPARK OF MADNESS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 11 properties are associated with James Brown and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Brown to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Guardian Savings Bank, The Savings Bank, and PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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