Colin Colbert

Founder

Colin Knight Colbert made his way from Ithaca, New York to Charleston, South Carolina in 2006 to attend the College of Charleston where he majored in Business Administration with a concentration in real estate. Colin graduated in 2010, magna cum lauda.

Throughout his 4 years at College of Charleston he fell in love with the city of Charleston for its charm and rich history.  Upon graduating, he found himself employed by a development company specializing in suburban office park developments. Although he enjoyed the development and construction aspect of his first career opportunity, he knew suburbia was not the right fit.

Colin started CKC Properties in 2012, with a goal of acquiring real estate in the historic district of downtown Charleston.   CKC Properties, LLC first acquired a classic Charleston Freedman’s Cottage which had been abandoned and needed significant renovations.   The renovations performed were significant and historically accurate. Prior to completion, the home was quickly sold with multiple bids being received.

Colin and the new homeowners received the Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston in recognition of the fine work performed.
More recently, Colin has accomplished a life-long goal of working with his father, Tim Colbert.  In the time since his parents relocated to Charleston, Colin and Tim have been partners on projects including Sanctuary Court at 124 Spring Street – a mixed use development with 28 apartments, one office space and the Estadio restaurant.

Through years of successful projects, the CKC Properties portfolio has established a reputation for developing and managing well-built luxury projects that enhance the architectural fabric of downtown Charleston.

Future projects include a larger infill project at 158 Spring Street, a boutique hotel and short-term rental community and 657 King Street & 70 Line Street, a boutique hotel project in Shem Creek and the development of a corner parcel in the booming “Neck” area of Charleston.

Colin and Tim continue to build their portfolio in the Charleston area and are currently diversifying their property mix to include boutique hotel and expanding their STR holdings.