Investor Profile - WA
Chris Gayte
Chris Gayte is a real estate investor and operator based in Seattle-Tacoma, WA. Public filings show activity across 7 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CRE, Washington Trust Bank, and THE LARRY SOLL AND NANCY MARON TRUST.
Chris's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $21.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 7 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2016 and 2024.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
ZIP codes: 98004, 98039, 98223, 98250, and 98516
Most activity in CLYDE HILL, MEDINA, FRIDAY HARBOR, LACEY, and ARLINGTON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
WA · 3 properties · 2 mortgages
WA · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
+2 more entities not shown
Mortgages (6)
Top Lenders
$21.0M · 1 loan
$374k · 1 loan
$0 · 0 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2022 | $21.0M | Open | WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CRE | GAYTEWAY AT HAWKS PRAIRIE LLC | 8825 MARTIN WAY E, LACEY, WA 98516 |
| 09/15/2020 | $15.0M | Closed | Washington Trust Bank | GAYTEWAY AT HAWKS PRAIRIE LLC | 8825 MARTIN WAY E, LACEY, WA 98516 |
+4 more not shown
Owned Properties (7)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7123 197TH PL NE, ARLINGTON, WA 98223 | GAYTEWAY BUSINESS PARK BLD F LLC | Sold | $313 |
| 7601 OVERLAKE DR W, MEDINA, WA 98039 | GAYTEWAY CUSTOM HOMES LLC | Sold | $2.3M |
+5 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and industrial properties across Seattle-Tacoma, WA.
What companies is Chris Gayte associated with?
Chris Gayte is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GAYTEWAY CUSTOM HOMES LLC, KING CHINOOK ROCHE HARBOR LLC, GAYTEWAY AT HAWKS PRAIRIE LLC, and GAYTEWAY BUSINESS PARK BLD F LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 7 properties are associated with Chris Gayte and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Chris Gayte to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CRE, Washington Trust Bank, and THE LARRY SOLL AND NANCY MARON TRUST, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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