Dataw Island, SC

Purchasing property in a country club community can be daunting, and exasperating, experience, especially if there is an equity membership involved. There are fees that are paid at closing, and fees that are paid after closing.

There are golf membership options, and there are social membership options. There are dues which apply to improved property (aka, with a home on it), and dues which apply to unimproved property. There are trail fees and green fees and annual fees. Sometimes, there is a temporary assessment in place.

Oftentimes, property owners must buy a club membership of some sort. Some of these memberships run in excess of $40,000.

This is not to discourage anyone from looking at propeprty in a nice, gated country club community, in search of that perfect home or homesite. For those looking for a very manicured, country club lifestyle, these communities can be a home run. In face, we have one such community right here in Beaufort, and it is beautiful. Dataw Island is on St. Helena Island, just east of downtown Beaufort.

The golf course is green and lush. The views are panoramic, and seemingly unending. Historic Downtown Beaufort is just around the corner. The beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are a short drive away.

There is just a lot of stuff which should be known, and a lot of homework to be done, before making a purchase. Dataw Island just made available its fee schedule.. I thought I would share this very useful information. To view, visit http://tinyurl.com/2cq4dl8.

If you have any questions about any other Beaufort area communities, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Keith Strawn -- www.ExploreBeaufortRealEstate.com

Currently, there are 86 active homes/condos on Dataw Island. The lowest priced is a 2/2 condo on South Reeve priced at $215,000. The highest priced is a 5/6 1/2 home on deepwater priced at $3,390,000.

For the month of January 2009, there was one closing on Dataw Island. It was for a 3/3 with a waterview and sold for $562,500 on 1/12/09. The home had been under contract since 7/15/08, so the closing timeframe was approx. 6 months.

Dataw Island is a gated golf community near Beaufort South Carolina. Membership to the club is required at a social level minimum.

If you are interested in Dataw Island Real Estate, give Joy B. Jacobs of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty a call at 843-812-6213 or visit her on the web at www.DatawIslandWithJoy.com.

For accuracy, original List prices have been adjusted to reflect the highest list price while the home was on the market - not by listing agency. This will provide the consumer with the most accurate information on sold vs. listing sales price percentages.

DATAW ISLAND CLUB NAMED ONE OF THE "TOP 100 AMENITY COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHEAST" BY IDEAL LIVING MAGAZINE

November 3, 2008, St. Helena Island, S.C. - Representatives of Dataw Island Club today announced that Dataw Island was recognized by Ideal Living magazine as one of the "Top 100 Amenity Communities in the Southeast" in the publication's summer 2008 edition.

The selection process by Ideal Living editors included: comparison of amenities among communities; master-planning of communities; and location. Dataw Island was chosen due to the community's unique mix of golf, tennis, croquet, community activism and topography. This is the first time Dataw Island has been recognized by the publication.

"We're honored to be recognized by Ideal Living as one of the ‘Top 100 Amenity Communities in the Southeast' and feel it reflects our dedication to providing a well-rounded community for our members and residents," said Silvia Lalinde, director of membership and marketing of Dataw Island Club. "Moving forward it is our goal to continue to expand on this award by providing one of the best lifestyle options available in the Southeast."

About Dataw Island

Dataw Island is located just outside of the antebellum town of Beaufort, S.C. and encompasses a life of privacy and luxury. Recognized as one of the top coastal residential communities in the Southeast, this secluded 870-acre gated community offers residents the best in South Carolina Lowcountry living. Adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and lush marshes, the Dataw community provides its residents with two of the finest Lowcountry golf courses, elegant dining and an active lifestyle. For more information, contact Dataw Island at (866) 68-DATAW or visit dataw.com.

PAT JUDD JOINS ERA EVERGREEN REAL ESTATE COMPANY AS SALES EXECUTIVE AT DATAW ISLAND

November,2008 St. Helena Island, S.C. - Representatives from ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company today announced the addition of Pat Judd as a sales executive with the company. Her responsibilities include generating sales and marketing for ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company properties at Dataw Island and guiding purchasing decisions for prospective buyers.

A native of Bristol, Conn., Judd joins ERA Evergreen with more than 25 years of real estate sales experience. For the past eight years, she has dealt specifically with residential real estate sales in the South Carolina Lowcountry, producing more than $35 million in sales volume. Judd is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. A resident of Dataw Island for 10 years, Judd has also received numerous awards from previous employers, including silver award recognition for sales production in both 2003 and 2004.

"We are pleased to announce the addition of Pat to our team of dedicated sales executives," said Laura Blencoe, ERA Evergreen's broker in charge. "We are confident that her desire to provide the best buying experience possible will result in her being a tremendous benefit for current and prospective Dataw Island residents."

About ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company

ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company serves Hilton Head Island, S.C. and the surrounding areas, including Bluffton, Sun City, Beaufort, Jasper County and surrounding areas. The company specializes in all real estate needs, including mortgage and home warranties. For more information, contact ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company at (843) 379-2411 or visit eraevergreen.com