Investor Profile - WA
Ed Kim
Ed Kim is a real estate investor and operator based in Seattle-Tacoma, WA. Public filings show activity across 20 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include US Bank, FIRST FED BANK, and Heritage Bank.
Ed's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $41.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 10 mortgage filings and 20 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and residential assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
ZIP codes: 98370, 98103, 98003, 98011, and 98039
Most activity in SEATTLE, POULSBO, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, SEATAC, and BOTHELL.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
WA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
WA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
+8 more entities not shown
Mortgages (10)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024 | $10.0M | Open | Heritage Bank | HC SEATAC LLC | 19030 28TH AVE S, SEATAC, WA 98188 |
| 09/15/2023 | $1.5M | Open | FIRST FED BANK | HC BALLARD LLC | 5300 34TH AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA 98107 |
+8 more not shown
Owned Properties (20)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3926 AURORA AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103 | CIRCADIA MANAGEMENT LLC | Owns - 6 mos | $313 |
| 815 S WELLER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98104 | 8 S WELLER LLC | Owns - 4.1 yrs | $8.0M |
+18 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, residential, and vacant properties across Seattle-Tacoma, WA.
What companies is Ed Kim associated with?
Ed Kim is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include HC SEATAC LLC, SEQUIM LODGING CORP, TLAR GROUP LLC, HC BALLARD LLC, and MARKET PLACE HOSPITALITY LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 20 properties are associated with Ed Kim and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ed Kim to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references US Bank, FIRST FED BANK, and Heritage Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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