Pinckney Partners is pleased to announce the official commencement of vertical construction at South Island Market coinciding with this construction milestone, the development has secured two premier regional anchors: Roper St. Francis Healthcare and Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty.
The commitment from these two legacy institutions underscores the strategic importance of South Island Market as the primary service and lifestyle hub for the Johns, Kiawah, and Seabrook Island corridors. Roper St. Francis Healthcare will establish a primary care medical office to serve the growing island population, while Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty will position its newest regional office to capture the accelerating demand for luxury real estate services in Johns Island, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island markets.
“The pace of interest we are seeing reflects the scarcity of high-quality, master-planned commercial space in this corridor,” said Charles Darby of Pinckney Partners. “With our building construction started, the project moves into its final pre-opening phase. We are focused on finalizing the tenant mix now to ensure a cohesive experience for the community when we open our doors.”
The transition to vertical construction follows a period of significant leasing interest. Phase I of South Island Market comprises five buildings totaling 45,000 square feet of curated commercial space. With the addition of these anchors and several pending agreements currently in process, more than 53% of Phase I is now committed.
South Island Market is a 34-acre master-planned development located at the southeast corner of Betsy Kerrison Parkway and River Road. The project will feature approximately 82,000 square feet across eight buildings designed for retail, dining, professional services and office uses, along with 79 luxury townhomes by Toll Brothers. More than 16 acres of preserved open space are integrated throughout the site, supporting a walkable, thoughtfully scaled environment that reflects the character of Johns Island. The development offers exceptional visibility, with 1,800 linear feet of frontage along Betsy Kerrison Parkway and 1,200 linear feet along River Road.
Developed by Buddy and Charles Darby of Pinckney Partners, South Island Market is guided by the same development philosophy that shaped Freshfields Village, one of the Lowcountry’s most successful and enduring mixed-use communities. The project emphasizes long-term value, architectural integrity and uses that serve residents in meaningful, lasting ways.
Delivery date will be late 2026/early 2027 with spring 2027 opening.
Leasing for South Island Market is led by Hannah Kamba (843.697.8168 or hkamba@cbcatlantic.com) and Tim Rowley (843.364.5716 or timprowley@gmail.com) of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, who continue to curate tenants aligned with the project’s community-first approach. Additional information is available at cbcatlantic.com.
About Pinckney Partners:
Pinckney Partners is a real estate development company with deep generational roots in the Charleston community. They specialize in master planning and mixed-use developments that are designed with local residents in mind. Pinckney Partners is dedicated to building with purpose, ensuring that each project supports the community and stands the test of time.
About Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates:
Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, an affiliate of Coldwell Banker Commercial®, provides commercial real estate solutions serving the needs of owners and occupiers in the leasing, acquisition and disposition of all property types. With a collaborative network of independently owned and operated affiliates, the Coldwell Banker Commercial organization comprises almost 200 companies and more than 3,000 professionals throughout the U.S. and internationally. For additional information, visit https://cbcatlantic.com
About Roper St. Francis Healthcare:
As a not-for-profit healthcare system, Roper St. Francis Healthcare chooses purpose over profits by putting extra money back into the system to help meet the health needs of the Charleston community. The healthcare system features four flagship hospitals: Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital and Berkeley Hospital. In an emergency, the healthcare system offers six strategically placed emergency departments and for primary care and specialty needs, the system has over 115 locations. Learn more: rsfh.com
About Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty:
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty has served the Lowcountry for more than 40 years, closing over $4 billion in real estate sales. Since joining the Sotheby’s International Realty brand in 2007, the firm has combined deep local market expertise with global reach through its affiliation with the Sotheby’s Auction House and an extensive international referral network. As of February 2026, the brokerage supports more than 120 agents across its coastal markets of Charleston, Savannah, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort. Learn more: https://www.danielravenelsir.com/
