Investor profile - SC
John Darby
John Darby is a real estate investor and operator based in Charleston, SC. Public filings show activity across 4 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, FIRST HORIZON BANK SUCCESSOR BY CONVERSION TO FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NA, and SCBT.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $102.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 10 mortgage filings and 4 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2012 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Charleston, SC
ZIP codes: 29455 and 29601
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in GREENVILLE and JOHNS ISLAND.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (12)
SC · 4 properties · 23 mortgages
SC · 0 properties · 6 mortgages
SC · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+9 more not shown
Mortgages (10)
Top Lenders
$40.1M · 1 loan
$38.6M · 1 loan
$7.9M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2020 | $1.5M | Open | SouthState Bank | JACK ISLAND DEVELOPMENT LLC | 5757 KIAWAH RIVER DR, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 |
| 06/08/2018 | $1.8M | Open | SouthState Bank | PASTIME AMUSEMENT CO | 1362 CHUCK DAWLEY BLVD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| 06/08/2018 | $3.5M | Open | SouthState Bank | PASTIME AMUSEMENT CO | 1362 CHUCK DAWLEY BLVD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
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Owned Properties (4)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2732 TIDAL LN, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 | KIAWAH RIVER INVESTMENT LLC | Sold | $1.4M |
| 3038 SOUTHERLY WAY, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 | JACK ISLAND 11 LLC | Sold | $755k |
| 823 S CHURCH ST, GREENVILLE, SC 29601 1643 | BEACH UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE LLC | Owns - 12.2 yrs | $6.8M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and multifamily properties across Charleston, SC.
What companies is John Darby associated with?
John Darby is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JACK ISLAND DEVELOPMENT LLC, PASTIME AMUSEMENT CO, SOUTH RIDGE INVESTMENT LLC, BEACH MANUFACTURING LLC, and MAIN STONE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 4 properties are associated with John Darby and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Darby to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, FIRST HORIZON BANK SUCCESSOR BY CONVERSION TO FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NA, and SCBT, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2012 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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