Henderson Park, Landmark break ground downtown on Mark Charleston

Henderson Park, a real estate manager headquartered in Charleston, and real estate developer Landmark Properties broke ground on Mark Charleston, a six-story luxury student housing complex.

Mark Charleston is intended to be completed and opened for the 2027-2028 school year with 355 beds across 99 units. According to a news release, the 1.21-acre site also will have 140 cover parking spaces, 18,800 square feet of amenities and 1,200 square feet of retail space.

“This groundbreaking marks an important milestone not only for this project, but for our continued investment in Charleston,” Nick Weber, CEO and founder of Henderson Park, said in the release. “The Mark Charleston stood out for its prime location and the opportunity to deliver a best-in-class student housing community. We are excited to partner with Landmark Properties to meet the growing need for student housing in Charleston.”

The release said the apartment building will be located at 500 E. Bay St., the previous location of the historic Blanken/Matson House. The house will be relocated on the property as a 1,200-square-foot study space named The Library.

Other amenities for Mark Charleston include rooftop decks, a pool deck, grilling area, outdoor recreation space, a fitness center and computer lab, according to the release.

“The Mark Charleston addresses a clear market need in an area where quality student housing options have historically been limited,” Chase Powell, senior director of development at Landmark Properties, said in the release. “As our first acquisition in the city alongside our outstanding partner Henderson Park, we’re looking forward to delivering a best-in-class community that adds long-term value for residents and the broader local community.”

The real estate companies also donated $10,000 to Doors to Dream, a Charleston-based nonprofit that helps provide supplies, mentors and opportunities for students in Title 1 schools, at the groundbreaking ceremony.