Investor profile - PA
Denis Smells
Denis Smells is a real estate investor and operator based in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Public filings show activity across 24 properties held through 1 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include i Fund Cities, Lima One Capital, and OCG Properties.
Denis's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $1.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 28 mortgage filings and 24 properties held through 1 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2017 and 2022.
Primary Geography
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD
ZIP codes: 19121, 19145, 19026, and 19146
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PHILADELPHIA and DREXEL HILL.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (1)
PA · 4 properties · 28 mortgages
Mortgages (28)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2022 | $150k | Closed | Lima One Capital | FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC | - |
| 11/18/2020 | $399k | Open | i Fund Cities | FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC | 2435 W MASTER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 A |
| 11/18/2020 | $308k | Open | i Fund Cities | FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC | 2503 INGERSOLL ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 |
+25 more not shown
Owned Properties (24)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2945 W FLORA ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 | FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC | Sold | $135k |
| 1654 N 30TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 | FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC | Sold | $40k |
| 2918 NICHOLAS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 | FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC | Sold | $80k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
What companies is Denis Smells associated with?
Denis Smells is associated with 1 entity based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FENIX PROPERTY GROUP II LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 24 properties are associated with Denis Smells and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Denis Smells to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references i Fund Cities, Lima One Capital, and OCG Properties, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2017 through 2022, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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