Land and home values in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County (metro core, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC) covers 576 square miles and 43 census tracts. Residential land is about $11.80 per sq ft at the county median, from $6.81 in its most rural tracts to $57.90 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $525,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,060 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $11.80 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $514,008 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $128,502 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $5,370 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $525,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $363,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $807,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,880 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,060 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,470 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,090 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.7% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 4 | $48.40 | $951,000 | $2,200 |
| Upper | 13 | $22.40 | $765,000 | $2,120 |
| Mid | 10 | $9.60 | $482,000 | $2,280 |
| Entry | 14 | $10.50 | $314,000 | $1,620 |
| Rural | 2 | $10.40 | $325,000 | $1,650 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Woods | Neighborhood | $88.60 | $1.17M |
| Townhouse Tennis Club | Neighborhood | $81.90 | $857,000 |
| Forest Beach | Neighborhood | $80.80 | $852,000 |
| Shipyard Plantation | Neighborhood | $73.60 | $829,000 |
| Greenwood Forest | Neighborhood | $72.50 | $1.05M |
| Golfmaster | Neighborhood | $71.90 | $821,000 |
| Caravel Court | Neighborhood | $69.90 | $1.04M |
| Cutter Court | Neighborhood | $68.60 | $1.03M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Beaufort County, SC?
Residential land in Beaufort County, SC is about $11.80 per square foot, or $514,008 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $128,502. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Beaufort County, SC?
The typical (median) home in Beaufort County, SC is worth about $525,000, with entry-level homes around $363,000 and upper-end homes around $807,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Beaufort County, SC?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,060 a month in Beaufort County, SC, a 1-bedroom about $1,880 and a 3-bedroom about $2,470 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Beaufort County, SC?
Farmland averages about $5,370 an acre in Beaufort County, SC (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.