Investor Profile - TX
Kathy Payton
Kathy Payton is a real estate investor and operator based in Houston, TX. Public filings show activity across 36 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Low Income Investment Fund, Gershman Mortgage, and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOP.
Kathy's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $23.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 28 mortgage filings and 36 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2017 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Houston, TX
ZIP codes: 77020, 77026, 77033, 77022, and 77028
Most activity in HOUSTON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
TX · 7 properties · 22 mortgages
TX · 1 property · 3 mortgages
+2 more entities not shown
Mortgages (28)
Top Lenders
$8.6M · 2 loans
$6.8M · 1 loan
$3.2M · 2 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | $1.2M | Open | BCL of Texas | FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORP | 2600 CHEW ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
| 08/02/2024 | $300k | Open | Stellar Bank | FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORP | 0 JENSEN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
+26 more not shown
Owned Properties (36)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 JENSEN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77020 | STATE OF TEXAS | Owns - 23 mos | $36.0M |
| 4300 LYONS AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77020 | FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORP | Owns - 3.5 yrs | $0 |
+34 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 Houston, TX.
What companies is Kathy Payton associated with?
Kathy Payton is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORP, ST ELIZABETH PLACE LP, FWCRC JARMESE LLC, and FIFTH WARD CRC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 36 properties are associated with Kathy Payton and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Kathy Payton to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Low Income Investment Fund, Gershman Mortgage, and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOP, 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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