Investor profile - SC
Carolyn Benzon
Carolyn Benzon is a real estate investor and operator based in Columbia, SC. Public filings show activity across 486 properties held through 3 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Regions Bank, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank.
Carolyn's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $10.6B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 484 mortgage filings and 486 properties held through 3 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2022.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Columbia, SC
ZIP codes: 29710, 29016, 29072, 29036, and 29073
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CLOVER, LEXINGTON, BLYTHEWOOD, COLUMBIA, and CHAPIN.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (3)
SC · 528 properties · 484 mortgages
SC · 2 properties · 15 mortgages
SC · 162 properties · 2 mortgages
Mortgages (484)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2020 | $40.0M | Open | Regions Bank | ESSEX HOMES SOUTHEAST INC | 375 ANMORE CT, AIKEN, SC 29801 |
| 02/20/2020 | $40.0M | Open | Regions Bank | ESSEX HOMES SOUTHEAST INC | 371 ANMORE CT, AIKEN, SC 29801 |
| 02/20/2020 | $40.0M | Open | Regions Bank | ESSEX HOMES SOUTHEAST INC | 1087 SAPPHIRE DR, GRANITEVILLE, SC 29829 |
+481 more not shown
Owned Properties (486)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 SPRINGBROOK WAY, CHAPIN, SC 29036 | STANLEY MARTIN COMPANIES LLC | Sold | $13.7M |
| 501 CHEROKEE TRL, LEXINGTON, SC 29072 | STANLEY MARTIN COMPANIES LLC | Sold | $13.7M |
| 218 CHAPIN BROOK CT, CHAPIN, SC 29036 | STANLEY MARTIN COMPANIES LLC | Sold | $13.7M |
+483 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Columbia, SC.
What companies is Carolyn Benzon associated with?
Carolyn Benzon is associated with 3 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ESSEX HOMES SOUTHEAST INC, ESSEX LAND DEVELOPMENT INC, and STANLEY MARTIN COMPANIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 486 properties are associated with Carolyn Benzon and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Carolyn Benzon to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Regions Bank, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2022, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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