Perhaps more so than just about any other area in Beaufort County, property buyers tend to associate St. Helena Island with "land."
Although there are certainly plenty of buildable parcels on Lady's Island, Port Royal, Burton, and in the downtown Beaufort area, St. Helena is a large, rural island with an abundance of raw land and waterfront vistas, so this is where many buyers seeking waterfront building sites begin their search.
And if you are looking for waterfront property, St. Helena has plenty to offer. There are currently 49 deepwater and tidal creek homesites available on St. Helena Island, ranging in price from $89,000 to $3 million.
If you are looking for a community with excellent amenities and a security gate, you may want to consider Dataw Island, which was developed by Alcoa beginning in the early 1990s. Polowana Island, maybe the best deep-water boating community in Beaufort, sits right across the street from Dataw Island and features large, multi-acre tracts.
Bermuda Bluff, overlooking Port Royal Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, is another gated option.
If you are seeking something a little more laid back, St. Helena boasts lovely rustic communities like Dulamo, Tansi Village, Coffin Point and Land's End.
St. Helena Island is bordered by Cowan Creek and Harbor River on two sides, and Port Royal Sound and St. Helena Sound on the other two sides.
Countless creeks and rivers thread through St. Helena Island, making it a true boater's paradise.
From just about anywhere on St. Helena Island, you have easy access to the beaches of Hunting Island, the most visited state park in South Carolina.
For more information on available properties on St. Helena Island, visit www.ExploreBeaufortRealEstate.com.
