Investor profile - PA
Richard Schontz
Richard Schontz is a real estate investor and operator based in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Public filings show activity across 27 properties held through 24 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Prime Finance, Citi, and PRIME FINANCE SHORT DURATION HOLDING COM.
Richard's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $1.1B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 33 mortgage filings and 27 properties held through 24 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and industrial assets recorded between 2017 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD
ZIP codes: 17315, 19107, 18015, 19605, and 19608
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PHILADELPHIA, DOVER, BETHLEHEM, HARRISBURG, and READING.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (24)
PA · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
PA · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
PA · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (33)
Top Lenders
$635.8M · 7 loans
$223.2M · 12 loans
$173.4M · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | $3.0M | Open | BMO Capital Markets | FULTONBSH KSPA I LLC | 431 MCFARLAN RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348 |
| 01/15/2025 | $58.0M | Open | Citi | AXIS UPLAND WAREHOUSE 1 LLC | 115 6TH ST, BROOKHAVEN, PA 19015 |
| 01/14/2025 | $58.0M | Open | Citi | AXIS FRAZER STORAGE I LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (27)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 MCFARLAN RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348 | FULTONBSH KSPA I LLC | Owns - 2 mos | $3.5M |
| 1026 SPRUCE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 | FULTONBSH PHPA I LLC | Owns - 3.1 yrs | $10.4M |
| 1027 SPRUCE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 | FULTONBSH PHPA I LLC | Owns - 3.1 yrs | $10.4M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties across Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
What companies is Richard Schontz associated with?
Richard Schontz is associated with 24 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CSGBSH POTTSTOWNPA 1 LLC, AXIS READING STORAGE 1 LLC, AXIS COLUMBIA STORAGE 1 LLC, AXIS UPLAND WAREHOUSE 1 LLC, and CSGBSH EASTONPA I LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 27 properties are associated with Richard Schontz and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Richard Schontz to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Prime Finance, Citi, and PRIME FINANCE SHORT DURATION HOLDING COM, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2017 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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