Investor Profile - WA
Paula Smith
Paula Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Seattle-Tacoma, WA. Public filings show activity across 14 properties held through 5 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FIRST SECURITY BANKWASHINGTON, 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON, and Columbia Bank.
Paula's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $12.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 3 mortgage filings and 14 properties held through 5 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and office assets recorded between 2018 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
ZIP codes: 98105, 98922, 98001, 98663, and 98199
Most activity in SEATTLE, CLE ELUM, AUBURN, and VANCOUVER.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (5)
WA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
WA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
+3 more entities not shown
Mortgages (3)
Top Lenders
$9.1M · 1 loan
$3.0M · 1 loan
$0 · 0 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2021 | $9.1M | Open | FIRST SECURITY BANKWASHINGTON | 5301 ROOSEVELT LLC | 5301 8TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105 |
| 03/02/2021 | $3.0M | Open | 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON | 5301 ROOSEVELT LLC | 5312 ROOSEVELT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105 |
+1 more not shown
Owned Properties (14)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5023 S 283RD PL, AUBURN, WA 98001 | ROGER M & PAULA R SMITH TRUST | Owns - 2.5 yrs | $313 |
| 3416 21ST AVE W #1, SEATTLE, WA 98199 | ROGER SMITH | Sold | $275k |
+12 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, office, and vacant properties across Seattle-Tacoma, WA.
What companies is Paula Smith associated with?
Paula Smith is associated with 5 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 5301 ROOSEVELT LLC, 5315 ROOSEVELT LLC, READING SMITH LLC, SMITHCADIA5 LLC, and ROGER M & PAULA R SMITH TRUST.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 14 properties are associated with Paula Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Paula Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references FIRST SECURITY BANKWASHINGTON, 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON, and Columbia Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2018 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2021.
How is associated activity determined?
Elementix uses AI to extract signatures from recorded documents. These signatures are used to determine the relationships between people and entities. This is a novel approach that goes beyond looking at corporate filings and skip-tracing.
The information displayed on this page is compiled from recorded real estate documents, business filings, and other lawfully available sources. Elementix summarizes and analyzes public record activity related to investment real estate and associated business entities. Any contact indicators shown (such as email domain references or partial phone digits) are provided solely as unverified signals and may be incomplete or outdated.
Elementix is not a consumer reporting agency, and this information does not constitute a consumer report. The data may not be used to make decisions about an individual's eligibility for personal credit, consumer housing, employment, insurance, or any other purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Elementix may suppress certain contact indicators where legally required or where appropriate for safety or privacy reasons. Requests for removal, suppression, or correction of information must be submitted to [email protected]. Elementix reviews such requests only where required by applicable law. General objections or unsupported demands do not create a removal obligation.