In Sea Pines, no building breaks the tree line, street signs blend with nature and uniform mailboxes decorate the streets. "That green that you see on every mailbox is what we like to call 'Sea Pines' green," says local broker Maria Skrip, co-owner of RE/MAX Dream. Skrip has sold homes on the Island for nearly 15 years. "When you move in, you have to go to the Sea Pines POA office, and they'll give you this little thing of paint so you can paint your mailbox. It helps keep the community pretty." Championship golf courses, a vibrant yacht basin and a New England-style shopping quarter help bring Sea Pines to life, but small touches like those classic Sea Pines mailboxes are what leave Skrip calling the community the "gem of the Island."
Founding Sea Pines developer Charles Fraser wanted to create a community that mirrored Mediterranean port villages like Portofino, Italy while also preserving the land. Fraser's main goal was to set aside protected land for preserves and parks and for all development to complement the environment instead of obstructing it. "There are height and sign restrictions, and you won't see high-rise condos or a neon sign anywhere in Sea Pines or on the Island," Skrip says. "When my office was over here on the Island, the reds, whites and blues of my sign had to be toned down so it could blend in more with nature." Golf courses hug the marshes, mansions sit along the beaches and shopping districts overlook the Calibogue Sound. And while over 2 million residents visit Sea Pines annually, the resort retains a quiet feel with an uninterrupted oceanfront setting.
Harbour Town lighthouse is one of the more popular destinations in Sea Pines.
Sea Pines is home to several parks and multiple golf courses throughout the community.
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Golf, beaches, tennis and more
Some of the land that Fraser preserved when planning the community included the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The preserve has 8 miles of hiking trails that cut through and around dense forests, marshland and wildflower meadows. "The forest preserve is one of the most underrated and underutilized things in this whole neighborhood; it's one of my favorite things," Skrip says. "There's never anyone down there. It has beautiful lakes, places to sit and you can walk for days." Plus, the preserve's pavilion is available to rent. "I've got a friend that rents the pavilion every year and hosts an oyster roast for her clients."
A lot of locals spend their time on the water. The South Beach Marina juts into Braddock Cove, where kayakers and local anglers explore the water or cast a line. From the marina, locals can quickly access the beach. At Tower Beach Club, only Sea Pines residents have access. "You'll hear people call it Owner's Beach," Skrip says. "It's nice when other beaches are busy on days like the Fourth of July. You can come here, and it won't be as busy." Harbour Town is another popular spot to access the water. The Harbour Town Yacht Basin offers watersports from parasailing to paddleboarding, and locals can hop on a year-round cruise or a private fishing charter. The Harbour Town Pier stretches into the Sound and offers panoramic views of the Yacht Basin and the iconic red and white lighthouse.
Harbour Town also features the Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the RBC Heritage Tournament. The PGA Tour signature event is one of the biggest on the Island, bringing over 100,000 folks to Sea Pines. The charity event has been a community hit since it started in 1969. "My husband and I would always ride bikes over to the Heritage event when we lived here," says local Realtor Debbie Iredell of RE/MAX Island Realty. Each game culminates at the 18th hole, where the Calibogue Sound and flanking marshes are most visible. Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes offer additional golfing options. Racquet courts are available across Sea Pines. In South Beach Racquet Club, pickleball and tennis courts are filled with people throughout the day. Adult tennis programs, clinics and drills are available to club members.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a great place to go for a wooded hike in the shade.
Several highly ranked golf courses can be found throughout the Sea Pines community.
Enjoy a game of Pickleball at the South Beach racquet club in Sea Pines.
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Waterfront homes and classic Sea Pines ranch-styles
Sea Pines features several sub-communities home to a mix of permanent residents, second homeowners and investment properties that folks rent out for vacation. Housing styles vary, but a few older homes followed a trend. "We actually have a thing where we go 'You know, it's like those Sea Pines homes,' which are the original homes here," Skrip says, "And when they say that, I immediately picture a ranch, usually from the 1970s." Many of these homes still stand today, but buyers are purchasing them to renovate. "What we are starting to see in Sea Pines is people buying the older ones and tearing them down," Skrip says. "They have built beautiful homes."
Central Plantation features single-family homes and villas with direct access to golf courses, while homes in Calibogue Cay offer deep water views and have private docks so boaters can reach the Intracoastal Waterway. Club Course is one of the few sub-communities with primarily full-time residents. Along the beach, 5,000-square-foot custom mini-mansions cost between $5 and $10 million, with a couple of homes priced close to $16 million. Homes a few rows back from the beach cost between $1 and $5 million, and a couple of villas cost between $600,000 and $900,000.
Homes unique to the beach community are found throughout Sea Pines.
Largest estates on golf courses are found at the heart of Sea Pines.
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A day in Harbour Town
Harbour Town is the hub of all things dining and shopping. Locally owned shops and boutiques surround the Yacht Basin, from Fresh Produce and Coastal Treasures to Radiance Women's Boutique. Music from restaurant patios pours into corridors, and ukelele players strum on the sidelines by the water. Bright red Adirondack and rocking chairs scatter the shopping quarter, often picked up by those looking to rest their feet. And vacationing families walk around with melting ice cream cones in hand. Local Ginevra Boyes co-owns a Harbour Town business, Honey and Thistle, and enjoys getting to live and work in the area. "It's like living on vacation here," Boyes says. "I have a villa right on the harbor, and several bars are within crawling distance." Quarterdeck sits right by the pier, offering views of the Sound while locals enjoy oysters and a beer or glass of wine. The Crazy Crab provides seafood favorites, from lobsters and crab legs to grilled salmon and a classic Lowcountry shrimp boil. The Salty Dog at South Beach offers seafood pot pie, shrimp and grits and a crab cake platter. A Harris Teeter sits just outside the gates in Park Plaza.
Locals and tourists alike enjoy walking out to the docks in Sea Pines.
You will find live music almost every night of the week in Sea Pines.
The Quarterdeck is one of the more popular restaurants in Sea Pines.
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Sea Pines Trolley
Locals primarily use bikes and golf carts to shuttle across the resort. The community also offers a trolley service that operates until one in the morning. It reaches areas like South Beach and Harbor Town. When leaving the Island, Business 278 is the only way off. The highway can get congested occasionally, and locals mostly avoid crossing the bridge on Saturdays. Hilton Head Island Airport is about 10 miles from Sea Pines, serving American Airlines, Delta and United. Hilton Head Hospital is about 6 miles away.
Grab a ride on the free trolley that takes you all around Sea Pines.
Enjoy your family bike ride on the pave trail trails of Sea Pines.
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Sea Pines Montessori is the oldest of its kind in South Carolina
The Beaufort County School District scores an overall A-minus on Niche and serves nearly 22,000 students. Hilton Head Island Elementary School scores an overall B-plus on Niche, while Hilton Head Island Middle School earns a B and Hilton Head Island High School scores an A-minus. The high school has various clubs, including book, debate and pep clubs. Sea Pines is also home to the oldest Montessori school in the state, Sea Pines Montessori Academy. The school serves students through eighth grade, offering robust art, music, Spanish and fitness programs. And since it's so close, locals often bike their kids to school. "I remember when I lived in Sea Pines and my daughter was little, we would take her to school on the bike," Iredell says.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy is a highly sought after school in the community.
Hilton Head Island High School has an overall grade of A- on Niche.
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Weather
Hilton Head is a barrier island, so flood risk is high. According to Risk Factor, Sea Pines has extreme flood and air factors based on the presence of hurricanes. Since it's located along the water, most locals have or are required to have flood insurance. Evacuation routes are in place, and the community comes together in cases of emergencies.
Families gathering the green space to watch the sunset and take pictures in Sea Pines.
Go for a sunset cruise and taken all the beauty that Sea Pines has to offer.
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Parks in this Area
Coligny Beach Park
Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Lowcountry Celebration Park
Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground
Transit
Airport
Hilton Head
17 min drive
Bus
Lowcountry Celebration Park
Bus
Circle K Inbound Pope Ave
Bus
Harbour Town Sea Pines
Bus
Seabrook & Pope Avenue
Bus
Marriott Grand Ocean
Bus
Stop 6 - Deallyon & Cordillo South
Bus
Beach House S Forest Beach
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sea Pines
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
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island over the last 12 months is $1,220,322, up 6% 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
12,943
Median Age
64
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
9.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
48.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,526
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,763
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
67.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.5%
% Population in Labor Force
43.5%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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