Investor Profile - PA
James Smith
James Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Public filings show activity across 496 properties held through 38 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include KeyBank, M&T Realty Capital Corporation, and OceanFirst Bank.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $382.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 120 mortgage filings and 496 properties held through 38 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2011 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD
ZIP codes: 19132, 19154, 19405, 19121, and 19123
Most activity in PHILADELPHIA, YORK, WEST CHESTER, BRIDGEPORT, and HATBORO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (38)
PA · 19 properties · 81 mortgages
PA · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
+36 more entities not shown
Mortgages (120)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | $389k | Open | First National Bank | SMITH FAMILY TRUST | 1129 KING GEORGE CT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237 |
| 03/25/2026 | $400k | Open | Univest | JKSMITH HOLDINGS LLC | 0 10TH ST, BROOKHAVEN, PA 19015 |
+118 more not shown
Owned Properties (496)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2187 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | SMITH FAMILY TRUST | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
| 5501 MAIN ST, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102 | SMITH FAMILY TRUST | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
+494 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
What companies is James Smith associated with?
James Smith is associated with 38 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include HOUSE CASH LLC, RIVKAH DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC, SMITH FAMILY TRUST, JKSMITH HOLDINGS LLC, and CEJ SQUARED LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 496 properties are associated with James Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references KeyBank, M&T Realty Capital Corporation, and OceanFirst Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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