Lowcountry communities

Beaufort is a city in Beaufort County. Lowcountry Regional MLS list prices, and a closed-sale median when the feed has closed sales, are in the market bar on this page. The guide below covers the Historic District, Mossy Oaks, Habersham, flood checks, and the county's 4% owner-occupied assessment ratio.

Bluffton is a town in Beaufort County. Buyers compare Old Town along the May River with planned communities on US-278 and SC-170. List prices and a closed-sale median, when the feed has one, are in the market bar. Owner-occupied homes are assessed at 4%.

Hilton Head Island is a town in Beaufort County. A rental under 30 days needs a Town short-term rental permit, separate from the business license, at $150 per bedroom, valid May 1 through April 30 (Town of Hilton Head Island FAQs). An HOA or POA can limit rentals further.

Port Royal is a town in Beaufort County. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island sits inside the town limits. Naval Hospital Beaufort is on the Port Royal end of Ribaut Road. List prices and a closed-sale median, when the feed has one, are in the market bar.

Lady's Island sits across the Beaufort River from downtown Beaufort and connects to it by two bridges. Listings use a Beaufort, SC 29907 address. Realtor.com put September 2026's median list price at $549,900 and median sold price at $490,000. MCAS Beaufort's main gate is roughly 8 to 11 miles away, depending on where you start.

Burton is an unincorporated community in Beaufort County, just south of MCAS Beaufort. Most listings carry a Beaufort, SC 29906 address. Realtor.com put September 2026's median list price at $351,950 and median sold price at $353,999. The air station's main gate is about 3 to 4 miles away.

Okatie is a fast-growing community along the Highway 170 corridor. Planned neighborhoods, newer construction, and a central location between Beaufort and Bluffton draw buyer interest.

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.

Battery Point is a gated waterfront community in Beaufort with marsh views, a community dock, and a quiet, residential feel. One of the more sought-after neighborhoods for water-oriented buyers.

The Spanish Moss Trail corridor connects Port Royal, Burton, and Beaufort via a paved multi-use path. Homes along the trail are popular with active buyers who want walkability and outdoor access.

Shadow Moss is a well-established residential subdivision in Beaufort known for its mature trees, reasonable prices, and central location close to schools, shopping, and MCAS Beaufort.