Investor profile - TX
James Baston
James Baston is a real estate investor and operator based in San Antonio, TX. Public filings show activity across 1 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Vantage Bank Texas, International Bank of Commerce, and COMMERCE BANK TEXAS.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $10.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 18 mortgage filings and 1 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
San Antonio, TX
ZIP codes: 78212
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in SAN ANTONIO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
TX · 29 properties · 1,031 mortgages
TX · 0 properties · 34 mortgages
TX · 0 properties · 13 mortgages
+1 more not shown
Mortgages (18)
Top Lenders
$3.4M · 1 loan
$2.6M · 3 loans
$2.2M · 5 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | $885k | Open | Frost Bank | SURF COASTAL HOMES LTD | 201 NAUTILUS PRT, PORT ARANSAS, TX 78373 |
| 11/18/2020 | $290k | Closed | Frost Bank | BF BEXAR RESIDENTIAL HOLDINGS I LTD | 2012 MCCULLOUGH AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212 |
| 02/13/2020 | $1.1M | Open | COMMERCE BANK TEXAS | BF BEXAR RESIDENTIAL HOLDINGS I LTD | - |
+15 more not shown
Owned Properties (1)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 MCCULLOUGH AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212 | BF BEXAR RESIDENTIAL HOLDINGS I LTD | Sold | $386k |
+0 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across San Antonio, TX.
What companies is James Baston associated with?
James Baston is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include IMAGINE BUILT HOMES LTD, SURF COASTAL HOMES LTD, BF BEXAR RESIDENTIAL HOLDINGS I LTD, and IMAGINE BUILT HOMES LTD A TEXAS LTD LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 1 properties are associated with James Baston and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Baston to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Vantage Bank Texas, International Bank of Commerce, and COMMERCE BANK TEXAS, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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