Investor profile - UT
John Dester
John Dester is a real estate investor and operator based in Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT. Public filings show activity across 24 properties held through 5 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include The Central Trust Bank, DON N WATKINS TRUSTEE OF THE MICAH SHEA TRUST, and ABC Bank.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $55.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 201 mortgage filings and 24 properties held through 5 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and office assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT
ZIP codes: 84601, 84604, 84664, 84003, and 84058
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PROVO, MAPLETON, OREM, and AMERICAN FORK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (5)
UT · 12 properties · 189 mortgages
UT · 5 properties · 11 mortgages
UT · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+2 more not shown
Mortgages (201)
Top Lenders
$43.2M · 91 loans
$2.6M · 1 loan
$2.3M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | $1.5M | Open | The Central Trust Bank | GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES LLC | 1734 N NORTHVIEW LN, SALEM, UT 84653 |
| 08/28/2025 | $154k | Open | The Central Trust Bank | GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES LLC | - |
| 03/14/2025 | $490k | Open | The Central Trust Bank | GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES LLC | 1142 W 220TH N, MAPLETON, UT 84664 |
+198 more not shown
Owned Properties (24)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 427 E 4080TH N, PROVO, UT 84604 | GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES LLC | Owns - 4.6 yrs | $723k |
| 2384 N HEIRLOOM LN, PROVO, UT 84604 | GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT INC | Owns - 4.7 yrs | $0 |
| 2372 N HEIRLOOM LN, PROVO, UT 84604 | GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT INC | Owns - 5.0 yrs | $0 |
+21 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and office properties across Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT.
What companies is John Dester associated with?
John Dester is associated with 5 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT INC, GEORGETOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES LLC, DAYVECO INC, INDEPENDENCE AVENUE LLC A UTAH LTD CO, and DEBRA DESTER TRUSTEES OF THE DEBRA DESTER FAMILY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 16 2007.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 24 properties are associated with John Dester and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Dester to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references The Central Trust Bank, DON N WATKINS TRUSTEE OF THE MICAH SHEA TRUST, and ABC Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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