Shell Point, SC Homes for Sale
Shell Point is an unincorporated community on Port Royal Island, just west of the Town of Port Royal along Parris Island Gateway. The Parris Island front gate is 4 to 7 minutes away without traffic. Realtor.com put September 2026's median list price at $410,000 and median sold price at $371,800.
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$389,000
$419,000
$454,900
$379,600
$343,000
$424,900
$530,000
$405,000
$368,000
$397,990
$390,000
$407,942
Listing data provided by the Lowcountry Regional MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All measurements are approximate. This data is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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Median of active residential list prices (1+ bedroom), not a closed-sale median. Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS, updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:58 AM ET.
Median closed price $384,141 across 13 residential sales (1+ bedroom), close dates Apr 28, 2026–Oct 28, 2026. Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS.
Market Snapshot
What's on the market in Shell Point
Median $226/sqft·28 active listings sampled
- 2.3–3.2 mi to the Parris Island gate
- Beaufort, SC 29906 address
- Parris Island Boat Landing nearby
- Broad River ES / Battery Creek HS zones (verify)
Where is Shell Point, SC?
Shell Point sits on the west side of Port Royal Island. It's south of Burton and west of the Town of Port Royal. Parris Island Gateway (US-21), Savannah Highway and Shell Point Road run through it. It's not a town. Listings carry a Beaufort, SC 29906 address, and Shell Point borders the Town of Port Royal (Census boundaries).
On this page, "Shell Point" means the MLS subdivisions Shell Point, Shell Point Farm, Shell Point Extension and Old Shell Point Subdivision. That's narrower than the Census area. For everything around it, use homes near Parris Island.
How long is the drive from Shell Point to Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort?
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| From | To Parris Island front gate | To MCAS Beaufort main gate |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Point, Parris Island Gateway (OSM node 154375087) | 2.3 mi, 4–5 min | 6.5 mi, 9–10 min |
| Center of Shell Point (Census CDP, OSM relation 194726) | 3.2 mi, 6–7 min | 7.4 mi, 11–12 min |
| For comparison: Port Royal Town Hall | 3.9 mi, 7–8 min | 10.1 mi, 14–16 min |
Parris Island has one road on and off. On a Family Day Thursday or graduation Friday, the depot warns that getting through the gate can take up to 45 minutes (MCRD Parris Island, Coming to Parris Island). Living close doesn't skip that line.
Homes near MCAS Beaufort covers the air station gate and Laurel Bay housing. Sold prices by neighborhood stay on the sold-price comparison.
Routes run Oct 10, 2026 with two open-source routing engines on OpenStreetMap data: OSRM (project-osrm.org, driving profile) and Valhalla (valhalla.github.io/valhalla, auto costing). Times are free-flow estimates. They do not include traffic, school-zone slowdowns, bridge openings or the wait at the gate. Where the engines differ, we show the range. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Destinations: MCAS Beaufort is the Visitor's Center by the main gate, 859 Geiger Blvd, Building 2077 (Military OneSource check-in page, read Oct 10, 2026), routed to OSM way 155257876 (32.459942, -80.721064). MCRD Parris Island is the depot's front gate on the approach road off SC-802, routed to OSM node 3499832875 (32.3605805, -80.7122621), the point on Malecon Drive where the public road ends and depot property begins. MCRD's visitor page gives directions to the front gate but no street address for it. Military OneSource lists the installation address as 521 Blvd de France, Building 283, which is inside the gate, so we did not route there.
What do homes in Shell Point cost?
Right now there are 28 active homes for sale in Shell Point with at least one bedroom. Half are listed between $379,600 and $407,942. The median list price is $389,450. Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS, active residential listings, updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:58 AM ET.
Active list prices, residential, Lowcountry Regional MLS, updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:58 AM ET.
Median closed price $384,141 across 13 residential sales (1+ bedroom), close dates Apr 28, 2026–Oct 28, 2026. Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS.
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| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price | $410,000 (−5.6% YoY) | Realtor.com, Sept 2026 data, read Oct 10, 2026 |
| Median sold price | $371,800 (+7.8% YoY) | Realtor.com, Sept 2026 (also in our sold-price comparison) |
| Median price per sq ft | $197 | Realtor.com, Sept 2026 |
| Active listings / median days on market | 17 / 82 | Realtor.com, Sept 2026 |
Shell Point is a small market, with 17 active listings on Realtor.com and 26 on the MLS subdivision filter (Oct 10, 2026). A few sales can move the median. Read the live range above, not just one number.
New construction in Shell Point (9)
$379,900
$407,942
$379,900
$389,900
$419,900
$367,900
Listing data provided by the Lowcountry Regional MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All measurements are approximate. This data is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Which schools serve Shell Point?
BCSD's attendance-zone maps put Shell Point in:
- Elementary: Broad River Elementary
- Middle: Robert Smalls International Academy
- High: Battery Creek High
That comes from our overlay of BCSD's maps on the Census boundary, Oct 10, 2026. School zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name. Check your exact address with BCSD's attendance-zone map or call the district office at (843) 322-2300 before you buy.
Is Shell Point in a flood zone?
Parts of the area sit near tidal creeks and marsh, and FEMA zones change from lot to lot. Check the parcel, not the neighborhood.
- Put the address into FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. It shows the zone on the effective map. Beaufort County's maps took effect March 23, 2021 (FEMA Community Information System data dated Aug 13, 2026, as cited in our Oct 9, 2026 flood guide).
- Check the same parcel on Beaufort County's public GIS mapping app for flood layers and parcel lines.
- Ask the seller for an elevation certificate, or ask the county for one on file. Questions go to the county floodplain manager at (843) 255-2065 (county flood-maps page, read Oct 10, 2026).
- Get a flood insurance quote before your option period ends. Premiums are priced per building under Risk Rating 2.0, so a neighbor's bill doesn't tell you yours. Full walkthrough: flood zones and flood insurance.
Most Shell Point addresses are unincorporated, so Beaufort County's rating applies: Community Rating System Class 5, a 25% discount on eligible NFIP policies. An address inside the Town of Port Royal takes the town's Class 9 (5%) instead (FEMA CIS data dated Aug 13, 2026, in our flood guide).
Where's the nearest boat ramp to Shell Point?
Beaufort County's Parris Island Boat Landing is at 50 Marina Blvd, off SC-802 on Battery Creek, about a kilometer outside the Shell Point line. The county lists a dual-lane ramp (steeper than average), 15 unpaved parking spaces and a courtesy dock (Beaufort County boat landings list, read Oct 10, 2026).
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Shell Point real estate FAQ
Is Shell Point part of Port Royal or Beaufort?
Neither, for most addresses. Shell Point is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Beaufort County that borders the Town of Port Royal. Listings use a Beaufort, SC 29906 mailing address. The county GIS map shows the jurisdiction for a specific parcel.
How far is Shell Point from the Parris Island gate?
About 2.3 to 3.2 miles, or 4–7 minutes without traffic, to the depot's front gate off SC-802. These are OSRM and Valhalla routing estimates, run Oct 10, 2026. Allow up to 45 minutes at the gate on Family Day and graduation days, per MCRD Parris Island.
How far is Shell Point from MCAS Beaufort?
About 6.5 to 7.4 miles, or 9–12 minutes without traffic, to the main gate at 859 Geiger Blvd. These are OSRM and Valhalla routing estimates, run Oct 10, 2026.
What is the median home price in Shell Point, SC?
Realtor.com put Shell Point's September 2026 median list price at $410,000 and median sold price at $371,800. With only 17 active listings on Realtor.com, a few sales can move those numbers. The live listings on this page show current asking prices.
Are there new homes for sale in Shell Point?
Sometimes. New construction comes and goes. When the MLS shows new-construction listings in the Shell Point subdivisions, they appear in their own row on this page. If the row isn't there, none are listed today.
What schools serve Shell Point?
BCSD's zone maps put Shell Point in the Broad River Elementary, Robert Smalls International Academy (middle) and Battery Creek High zones. Zones follow the exact address, so confirm with BCSD at (843) 322-2300.
Is Shell Point in a flood zone?
Some parcels are and some aren't. Search the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, check Beaufort County's GIS map and ask for an elevation certificate. Beaufort County's current flood maps took effect March 23, 2021.
Is there a boat landing in Shell Point?
The closest county ramp is Parris Island Boat Landing at 50 Marina Blvd on Battery Creek, just outside Shell Point. Beaufort County lists a dual-lane ramp, 15 unpaved parking spaces and a courtesy dock.
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