$1,828,719Average Value$774Average Price per Sq Ft31Homes For Sale
Walk to shops and restaurants from this oceanfront community
North Forest Beach sits at the center of Hilton Head Island's . Its colorful cottages and oceanfront condos are all within a half-mile walk of the sandy Atlantic coastline, where thousands of tourists flock each summer. Coligny Circle borders the neighborhood’s south end. As the Island’s central hub, this area features over a hundred local shops and restaurants, many of which have become fan favorites across the community. A Realtor and owner of The Dacia Allen Team, Dacia Allen has worked with all types of homebuyers in North Forest Beach over the last 10 years. “It’s a lot of short-term rentals and second homes, but a small percentage of residents live there full time.” While traffic can get congested in the summer, Allen says, “you don’t have to go far because you’ve already got everything you need right there – that’s really why people love it.”
You can enjoy live music while you dine at The Sandbar in North Forest Beach.
You can enjoy live music throughout the day at the Tiki Bar in North Forest Beach.
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Resort-style condos and oceanfront cottages
North Forest Beach Drive is the main road running through the center of the neighborhood, connecting its residential and commercial sections. Narrow side streets lined with beach grass lawns cut across the road and lead straight to the oceanfront. “Since it’s not a gated community,” Allen says, “there isn’t an architectural review board or strict HOA rules, so you have all kinds of housing over there.” Colorful ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s sit west of North Forest Beach Drive and list between $850,000 and $1.5 million. The east side is packed with ‘90s-style beach cottages on stilts. Because these houses are just steps away from the ocean, prices can range from $1.5 million to $6 million. Resort-style properties like The Sea Crest Villas and Breakers Villas offer hotel rooms and one-to-three-bedroom condos off the sandy dunes. With temperature-controlled pools and direct access to Coligny Circle, these listings typically range from $500,000 for a one-bedroom to $2 million for a three-bedroom.
There are a lot of large beachfront homes with pools in North Forest Beach.
You can find Villas within the North Forest Beach neighborhood.
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Attend summer concerts at Lowcountry Celebration Park
Almost 2 miles of soft white sands stretch across the neighborhood’s east edge along the Atlantic Ocean. While there are several hidden pathways, Coligny Beach Park is the main entrance to the oceanfront. “Even if you’re staying just down the road,” Allen says, “most people will still park here because there are clean bathrooms, a splash pad for the kids and a long wheelchair ramp out to the beach.” Lowcountry Celebration Park is one of the Island’s newest additions just off the ocean. Opening in 2020, the park “is more of an open-air kind of space for different events and summer concerts,” Allen says. It’s also home to the new Sandbox Children’s Museum, which features hands-on learning exhibits and “a huge playground with this big wooden ship that the kids just love,” Allen adds.
Boutiques, local restaurants and more at Coligny Plaza
Residents can bike to Coligny Plaza and find groceries at the Piggly Wiggly. The breezy, open-air mall features dozens of artisanal boutiques and gift shops selling anything from tie-dye t-shirts to jars of local honey. Shoppers pull up to the bar at the Frosty Frog Café to sip on a cold strawberry daiquiri between stores. Beachgoers drop by The Sandbar’s outdoor patio and order Caribbean-style tacos to-go. While there isn’t much nightlife on Hilton Head Island, Allen says the oceanfront has a couple of cool beachside bars. “Pool Bar Jim’s and the Tiki Hut are the two main places to go for a drink on the Island.” At both spots, she adds, “When you’re sitting on your bar stool, you’re pretty much in the ocean at high tide.”
You can enjoy a sweet treat while you hang out in North Forest Beach.
The Spice and Tea Exchange has an amazing selection of healthy options.
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New construction at Hilton Head Island High
North Forest Beach is about 7 miles from some of the best public schools in Beaufort County. Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center offers a preschool through kindergarten program that earns a B on Niche. Hilton Head Island Elementary scores a B-plus, Hilton Head Island Middle gets a B and Hilton Head Island High receives an A-minus. The high school broke ground on a new three-story classroom wing in May 2024.
Walk or bike to Coligny Circle
Annual vacationers can fly into Hilton Head Island Airport and drive 8 miles down Highway 278 to arrive at North Forest Beach. A major roundabout, Coligny Circle, separates the neighborhood from its southern sister community, South Forest Beach. “With so much to do right there, you really don’t have to go any farther than maybe a half mile or so from your home.” From “June until the end of August,” she says, “traffic is going to be jam-packed with tourists, especially during the week of July Fourth.” During these busy months, most residents use bikes or the seasonal beach shuttle service to get around the Island.
Kids love the splash pad at Coligny Beach.
Locals enjoy riding bikes throughout the parks in North Forest Beach.
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Higher flood insurance on the oceanfront
As an oceanfront neighborhood, North Forest Beach is at a higher flood risk than most of the communities on Hilton Head Island. Over the last 20 years, only two hurricanes have affected the Island. Allen says these instances didn’t cause much flooding, though. “It was mostly wind damage, but even that wasn’t too bad for most folks.” She adds, “Flood insurance has definitely gone up over the last few years, but it just depends on the elevation of your property. A lot of the condos have had increased fees because of that now.”
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Parks in this Area
Coligny Beach Park
Lowcountry Celebration Park
Transit
Airport
Hilton Head
15 min drive
Bus
Stop 10 - Waterside & Pope
Bus
Seacrest & N Forest Beach
Bus
Sonesta
Bus
Cirlce K Outbound Pope Ave
Bus
Stop 9 - Courtyard Marriott
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Forest Beach
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in North Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island over the last 12 months is $1,895,220, up 32% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Step into the pinnacle of coastal elegance with this stunning oceanfront luxury compound at Sea Crest, offering 2 fully furnished residences with unbeatable views and world-class amenities. The Penthouse offers a sprawling 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath retreat designed for relaxing and entertaining. This light-filled sanctuary boasts elegant furnishings, expansive living spaces and breathtaking ocean
Rare....Ocean Front Penthouse with 4 bedrooms at The Sea Crest Villas with spectacular views from the 5th floor. This gem is fully furnished as a turn key vacation rental or a fabulous 2nd home. Take advantage of this much sought after location of North Forest Beach with Coligny across the street offering shopping, restaurants and Celebration Park or simply enjoy the multiple pools, Pool Bar
Incredible investment opportunity. Oceanfront strand lot located seaward of 45 Dune Lane. Purchase of strand lots increases the sq ft of new construction. Strands can be purchased contiguously – up to three strand lots, increasing the net acreage for density calculations. Pools and decks can be located on the strand lots but are limited to 2 ½ feet above existing grade. Arrows in MLS photos are
Incredible investment opportunity. Oceanfront strand lot located seaward of 51 Dune Lane. Purchase of strand lots increases the sq ft of new construction. Strands can be purchased contiguously – up to three strand lots, increasing the net acreage for density calculations. Pools and decks can be located on the strand lots but are limited to 2 ½ feet above existing grade. Arrows in MLS photos are
Incredible investment opportunity. Oceanfront strand lot located seaward of 55 Dune Lane. Purchase of strand lots increases the sq ft of new construction. Strands can be purchased contiguously – up to three strand lots, increasing the net acreage for density calculations. Pools and decks can be located on the strand lots but are limited to 2 ½ feet above existing grade. Arrows in MLS photos are
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,355
Median Age
59
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,005
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,033
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
55.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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