Hilton Head Island Real Estate

Hilton Head Island Real Estate & Homes for Sale in South Carolina

A world-class destination, Hilton Head Island is a historic and magnificent community that features the very best of the Atlantic Coast. Located in the Southern-most corner of the state near the Georgia border, this is a sportsman's paradise with some of the best golf and tennis instruction facilities in the world, beautiful beaches, golf courses and lush foliage. It is a popular vacation destination with more than 2.4 million visitors last year.

Named after English Captain William Hilton who sighted the high bluffs of the Island and named it after himself in August of 1663, Hilton Head Island played a prominent role in the Revolutionary War. The modern age of the Island began in the early 1950s when a group of Georgia natives purchased 19,000 of the Island's 25,000 acres and began a system of land use that focuses on preserving the natural environment. Today, the 42-square-mile Island has a population of 37,000 with real estate options consisting of approximately 30,000 single-family homes, condos, townhouses and villas.

Hilton Head Island Real Estate Market: Prices of Hilton Head Island Homes for Sale

Hilton Head Island real estate prices are surprisingly affordable, homes for sale range from the mid-$100,000s for villas to nearly $15 million for oceanfront estates. The Island also features excellent medical facilities, many cultural organizations and events and is laden with over 300 shops and restaurants spread out in various retail developments. Its villa (condo) investment opportunity is often a quiet secret. You can also find a nice selection of Hilton Head Island condos and townhomes for sale. Condos range in price from the low $100,000 to almost $1 million for beach front condos with incredible ocean views. Although land for sale is not has plentiful as homes or townhouses, you can purchase land under $100,000 or up to $800,000, depending on the location.