$1,816,860Average Value$351Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
One of the Grand Strand’s oldest seaside neighborhoods
DeBordieu Colony has the distinction of being one of the oldest beachside communities on the East Coast. Its name comes from the story of Marquis de Lafayette docking on the shore in 1777 and declaring “This land is so beautiful; it must be the borderland of God!” – or “D’aborde Dieu” in Lafayette’s native French. Today, the 400-year-old area has turned into an exclusive gated community with vested interest in preserving the region’s natural beauty. The neighborhood is built alongside the Hobcaw Barony, a 16,000-acre former rice plantation that is now a sprawling nature reserve. DeBordieu works to keep its private beach clean and its native wildlife healthy with frequent cleanup efforts and limitations on commercial buildings. The result is sparkling waters and acres of towering live oaks that invoke the Grand Strand of centuries ago. “It’s a very exclusive, coastal, Southern experience,” says Suzanne Temple, who has worked on the Grand Strand for over a decade as the owner of Tidelife Vacation Rental and a Realtor with Re/Max Executive. “You’re going to experience things the way it used to be on the coast of South Carolina.”
DeBordieu Beach is carefully preserved
Designed with nature in mind, DeBordieu Colony is surrounded by hundreds of acres of wildlife preserve and the private DeBordieu Beach. It also has amenities like a beach clubhouse, tennis court and golf course. Blanche Brown, the community’s executive manager, oversees a comprehensive coastal preservation plan that includes a beach renourishment strategy to bring in new sand every few years when the old sand naturally erodes. Right off the beach, the local creek connects to the North Inlet, allowing boaters to easily reach the inlet’s prime fishing areas. The Hobcaw Barony surrounds the North Inlet where visitors can view the reserve’s live oaks, nicknamed “the friendliest woods in the world” by philanthropist Bella Bauch. Coastal flooding is common in the area, so there are water-level sensors near the inlet's fishing stations for added safety.
Residents love to relax by the shore on DeBordieu Beach in Georgetown.
DeBordieu Beach Club has great amenities for members of the DeBordieu Club.
Hobcaw Barony is a 16,000-acre natural preserve and wildlife refuge near DeBordieu Colony.
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DeBordieu Colony’s coveted Fourth of July celebration
The liveliest day of the year in DeBordieu is the annual Fourth of July celebration, when neighbors deck out their homes, cars and golf carts in red, white and blue. The festivities kick off with a parade and continue into the evening with a buffet and fireworks show. Other signature events include environment-focused festivities, like the Annual Beach Sweep and the DeBordieu 5K Run, which is a fundraiser for the South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts. The community’s award-winning golf course also hosts a yearly golf tournament that benefits local police officers and first responders.
From tile roofs to turrets, DeBordieu Colony's homes offer variety
DeBordieu’s more than 1,200 beach homes have varying designs, from colonials to Cape Cods with pitched roofs, dormer windows and columns, to Spanish and French influences with tile roofs and turrets. Homes of all styles have signature beach house features, including large decks, screen porches, and private docks and boat ramps. A property under 3,000 square feet usually costs between $1 million and $2 million, while a larger home can sell for $2 million to $4 million. There are also smaller villas and cottages available for rent or part-time ownership, which usually cost between $950,000 to $1 million. “If you’re interested but not sure it’s where you want to end up, you can get a rental to try it out first,” Temple says. “Come stay for a weekend, because once you do, you’re hooked.” The entire neighborhood is easy to traverse, with plenty of walking paths and flat streets shared by golf carts, pedestrians and cars. DeBordieu also has a desirable CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average score of 4.
Find unique styles of homes with striking architectural detail at Debordieu Colony.
Find gorgeous homes with private docks on creeks at DeBordieu Colony in Georgetown.
DeBordieu Colony has charming villas with large porches on the golf course in Georgetown.
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Top dining and upscale markets in Historic Georgetown
The community clubhouse has three on-site restaurants – Marsh Grille, The Beach Club and Blue Heron Grill – as well as The Beanery coffee shop, making it easy to get lunch or a latte close to home. The neighborhood is 5 miles from Georgetown’s Historic District, which is known for boutique shopping and top restaurants like River Room Restaurant, Between the Antlers and Aunny’s Country Kitchen, all on Front Street. Historic Georgetown also has small food markets, including Indigo Mercantile on Front Street, while larger supermarkets like Food Lion or Walmart can be found at Georgetown Plaza, a large shopping center further into the city on Fraser Street.
Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends at the River Room in downtown Georgetown.
DeBordieu residents get all of their grocery needs at the Food Lion in Georgetown.
DeBordieu Club is a private country club with a beautiful clubhouse in Georgetown.
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Ocean Highway connects Georgetown to Myrtle Beach
DeBordieu is 9 miles to Georgetown, 11 miles to Pawleys Island and 36 miles to Myrtle Beach. Ocean Highway, also known as Route 17, is the main highway connecting Georgetown to Myrtle Beach. Coast RTA also operates a daily bus route between the two cities, which passes directly through the neighborhood. Locals can travel to Georgetown to go to hospitals like the Tidelands Community Care Network on Highmarket Street or attend houses of worship like First Baptist Church on Cleland Street or Temple Beth Elohim on Screven Street. Georgetown has its own regional airport, but to catch a longer flight, the nearest large commercial airport is Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Georgetown Presbyterian Church is a place to worship near DeBordieu Colony.
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital is located close to DeBordieu Colony in Georgetown.
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University students study wildlife at Hobcaw Barony
Families can send their children to the highly rated Georgetown County School District. Waccamaw Elementary has the added honor of being Niche’s best-ranked elementary school in the county and has an A-minus grade on Niche. Waccamaw Intermediate School, Waccamaw Middle School and Waccamaw High School all earn B-plus grades. Waccamaw High has earned its own reputation for excellent athletics programs, including a tennis team with nearly 30 state championship titles. Hobcaw Barony is home to research institutions for University of South Carolina and Clemson University, which both allow college students to study ecology in the region’s native marshes.
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Parks in this Area
Morgan Park
East Bay Park
Transit
Airport
Myrtle Beach International
51 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
DeBordieu Colony
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in DeBordieu Colony, Georgetown sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in DeBordieu Colony, Georgetown over the last 12 months is $1,893,004, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,623
Median Age
62
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
45.2%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$132,341
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,240
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.8%
College Graduates
80.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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