Beaufort SC Real Estate Blog

One of the best friends a Beaufort, SC Realtor has is Hunting Island State Park. Talk about a sales tool. Located about 20 minutes east of downtown Beaufort, SC, Hunting Island sports three miles of some of the most unique beach you'll find anywhere in the world.  The maritime forest extends all the way to the beach area. In fact, the terrain of the park is so  unique that it has doubled for Asian jungle scenery in films such as "Forrest Gump" and "The Jungle Book."

So, we Realtors are very happy to be able to offer this incredible amenity to anyone thinking of either moving to the Beaufort area, or just in town for a visit.

There are miles of walking trails, which can also be used for bicycle use, and one of the top camp grounds in the state.

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Battery Point is one of the terrific neighborhoods in Beaufort, SC. Developed in the mid-1990s, Battery Point is one of the "neo-traditional" neighborhoods which flourished in Beaufort during this time period. Newpoint, Habersham, and Broad Street are other examples of this type of development, which captures the cultural rhythm and architectural style of early 20th Century coastal towns like Beaufort and Charleston.

Battery Point is a well-thought out community. Mail pickup is located at centralized locations, to encourage interaction among residents, and Battery Point front porch allows residents to visit each other from their own property.

I noted to the homeowner that foreclosures and short sales have impacted Battery Point, as they have just about

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If a home design team were to try and create a camellia-studded mini-estate, with a French flair, in the heart of a charming coastal town, SC,  they might do something like 760 Ribaut Road, a fantastic home in downtown Beaufort, SC. The home was just listed for $649,000.

This four-bedroom, three bath home was built in 1950, and almost totally renovated in 2003. 760 Ribaut Road is located on Ribaut Road, one of downtown Beaufort's best residential addresses. The 1.2 acre homesite explodes with hundreds of camellias in the spring time. The trees are spectacular, and the landscaping is among the best you'll find in downtown Beaufort.

With more than 2500-square feet, the home was designed for both outdoor and indoor living.

With its floor to ceiling

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While researching land opportunities for a buyer-client, we have really been turning up some 5-star opportunities. In addition to our own research, we solicited ideas from members of the Beaufort Country Association of Realtors, and were really blown away with some of the opportunities which have surfaced.

Take Lady's Island, for instance. Waterfront homesites overlooking Factory Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway sold in the $300,000 just a few years ago. Now, there is one available which can be had for $199,000, and this would include 53 feet of slip space at the Lady's Island Marina, right across the Intracoastal Waterway from downtown Beaufort. Although located on Lady's Island, this property is a leisurely walk to Bay Street in downtown

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Port Royal, Beaufort, SC's sister town, has been one of the true real estate dynamos of Northern Beaufort County in recent years.

With plans in place to redevelopment about 50 acres of property along the deepwater of Battery Creek, Port Royal seems like an area ready to launch a real estate renaissance.

In 2010, a Charleston developer signed a deal to purchase the Port or Port Royal, a deal which real estate observers believe could will help reignite excitement and urgency in the local real estate market. The Beaufort Gazette recently named this deal as the top news story of 2010.

In terms of real estate, the Town of Port Royal has been in growth mode in recent years, annexing it's way out of its old downtown corridor along Paris Avenue, and…

Centrex has announced numerous price reductions within the new construction community of Shadow Moss.  Priced in the low to mid 200s, these might be the best value in Beaufort.  With shopping, the Town of Port Royal and beaches so close, expectations are that these will sell quickly.  If these peak your interest, contact us for a showing at your earliest convenience.    

	Edgefield – C 3 beds/ 3 baths / loft Granite counters, hardwood living areas. Ready for first owner!	20 Cedar Creek Circle	2,019 sf	$225,829   $210,829
	Hollister – C 4 beds/2.5 baths Screened porch, corian counters, hardwood Ready for first owner!	17 Cedar Creek Circle	2,261

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Our northern neighbors are still moving south despite the downturn in the real estate market. Too many folks have looked forward to playing golf in January instead of shoveling snow. Well, come on down! Rarely has the inventory been better, the interest rates lower and prices more appealing. Three years ago we were shaking our heads because the consumer got so little for so much. Now, it is the opposite. Buyers are getting a lot for their money. Look at this beauty located on Dataw Island, one of the south’s premier golfing communities. It is situated on an oversized lot and overlooks 3 fairways and 2 lagoons. This home certainly has the WOW factor with soaring glass walls that invite the light and wonderful, lowcountry views into the great

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You will want to check out this new listing in one of the south’s finest, gated, amenity communities. Dataw Island has something for everyone. This home has views of one of the signature holes, Cotton Dike # 18. Beyond the fairway you will enjoy the sunsets over Jenkins Creek and sightings of sea birds and dolphins beyond the marsh. The setting is perfect for outdoor living. The spacious home has 3 bedrooms plus a family room, den, 2 full baths and 2 half baths. The wall of windows enhance the views and bring the outdoors inside. The master and one guest room is located on the main level. One bedroom and a bath is located upstairs. The home sits off the road on almost ¾ of an acre creating a park like setting. Amenities include: Two 18 hole world class

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Rachel Field wrote a poem entitled "Once You Have Slept on an Island You Will Never be Quite the Same"  The residents of Bermuda Bluff agree with her.  This 150 acre island  is located on the Beaufort River (ICW) and is just a twenty minute drive from Beaufort.  There are 98 estate sized lots that are private and boast views of marshes and creeks, lake or the Intracoastal Waterway.  A low country summer afternoon is a perfect time to enjoy the refreshing pool  and a lovely sunset.  Try your hand at tennis on the recently re-surfaced court or enjoy nature as you explore the island from walking paths along the marsh.   Many residents enjoy dolphin and bird watching from the observation tower.  The community dock is a good place to do a little shark fishing

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For potential buyers who are interested in living on Cat Island, a new home listing has just hit the market.  31 Sheffield Ave was listed just listed today (Nov 23rd).  The price is at a fair $322,500.  I currently live on the island and love the location of this home.  While the setting is secluded, finding your way to the pool, tennis courts, British Open Pub and golf is only a short stroll down the street.  Here you will find very little traffic as Sheffield is the last turn off the Island Causeway.  Here are some other details about the house:

31 Sheffield Details:

• Allison Ramsey Design - Lowcountry Bermuda Cottage
• 1782 Square Feet
• Views of 3rd Fairway and Pond/Lagoon
• Wrap-Around Porch
• 1st Floor Master Bedroom (2 vanities)
• Central Vacuum

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