Investor profile - TX
John Clayton
John Clayton is a real estate investor and operator based in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Public filings show activity across 5 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First Financial Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and BANCORPSOUTH BANK A DIVISION OF CADENCE BANK.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $4.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 13 mortgage filings and 5 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2011 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
ZIP codes: 75246, 75904, 77044, 77449, and 77571
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in LA PORTE, KATY, HOUSTON, LUFKIN, and DALLAS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
TX · 425 properties · 334 mortgages
TX · 389 properties · 40 mortgages
TX · 1 property · 4 mortgages
+10 more not shown
Mortgages (13)
Top Lenders
$1.7M · 2 loans
$875k · 1 loan
$522k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2023 | $175k | Open | BROWN RICKEY | JC TIMBER OPERATIONS LLC | 1104 FM 706, LUFKIN, TX 75904 |
| 08/29/2022 | $522k | Open | BANCORPSOUTH BANK A DIVISION OF CADENCE BANK | CLAYTON FUNERAL HOME OF LA PORTE LLC | 201 S 3RD ST, LA PORTE, TX 77571 |
| 03/25/2022 | $650k | Open | First Financial Bank | JC TIMBER OPERATIONS LLC | 1547 E SH 204, JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766 |
+10 more not shown
Owned Properties (5)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18023 AUTUMN TRAILS LN, KATY, TX 77449 | JOHN CLAYTON | Owns - 9 mos | $226k |
| 1104 FM 706, LUFKIN, TX 75904 | JC TIMBER OPERATIONS LLC | Owns - 2.4 yrs | $219k |
| 201 S 3RD ST, LA PORTE, TX 77571 | CLAYTON FUNERAL HOEM OF LA PORTE LLC | Owns - 7.3 yrs | $981k |
+2 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and office properties across Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
What companies is John Clayton associated with?
John Clayton is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FIRST TEXAS HOMES INC, DR HORTON TEXAS LTD, JC TIMBER OPERATIONS LLC, TRANQUIL PROPERTIES LLC, and CLAYTON SIMS HOLDINGS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 5 properties are associated with John Clayton and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Clayton to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First Financial Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and BANCORPSOUTH BANK A DIVISION OF CADENCE BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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