History

Hilton Head Plantation was developed beginning in the late 1970s on the northern third of Hilton Head Island, along the deep tidal waters of Skull Creek and Calibogue Sound. As the island's largest gated residential community, it grew through the 1980s and 1990s around two golf clubs — the Country Club of Hilton Head and Bear Creek Golf Club — and the sheltered deepwater access of Skull Creek Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway. The plantation's location near the island's only bridge made it attractive to full-time residents and retirees seeking convenient mainland access. Today the HHPOA maintains 54 miles of leisure trails, five community pools, and extensive natural areas along the marsh.

Architecture & Housing Stock

Hilton Head Plantation is the island's largest gated community by home count, encompassing approximately 4,000 acres on the northern end of Hilton Head Island. Originally developed in phases beginning in the late 1970s, the community includes two golf clubs (the Country Club of Hilton Head and Bear Creek Golf Club), Skull Creek Marina, miles of leisure paths, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and multiple community pools. The location at the north end of the island — closest to the bridge connecting to the mainland — is prized by full-time residents and commuters. Skull Creek borders the community to the north and west, providing direct Intracoastal Waterway access from the marina and many private docks.

Active and recently sold homes in Hilton Head Plantation range from $400,000 to $4,000,000, with floor plans spanning 1,200–6,000 square feet. View current listings →

• Lowcountry Traditional Single-family homes with covered porches, neutral exterior palettes, and generous setbacks among live oak canopies; 1980s–1990s construction prevalent.
• Golf Community Contemporary Updated open-plan homes on golf-course or lagoon lots, often renovated with modern kitchens, outdoor living spaces, and three-car garages.
• Waterfront Estate Larger homes on Skull Creek or tidal creek-front lots with private docks, panoramic marsh views, and deepwater access.

Median value sourced from primary data provider.