$659,000
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- 2,121 sq ft
3 Waterton CircleBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
Waterfront Homes for Sale in Bluffton, SC
- Rivers
- May, Colleton and Okatie
- Also ask about
- Dock permit, flood zone and insurance
- MLS note
- Water views, not frontage, are what it records
Waterfront homes for sale in Bluffton, SC, from May River and Colleton River communities to marsh and creek views, with live MLS listings and a search for each kind of water.
Quick Searches
By water type
Waterfront homes for sale in Bluffton run from a house on a marsh creek to an estate on the May River. The MLS records the water a home looks onto, not the feet of frontage it owns, so we call these water-view and waterfront homes and let you narrow by the kind of water. After the live listings we cover the communities on the May and Colleton rivers and what to ask before you buy near water.
Bluffton Waterfront and Water-View Homes for Sale Now
37 homes with water views or waterfront are for sale in Bluffton, from $177,000 to $27,000,000, and half are listed under $1,990,000. 16 of them have had a price cut. The newest listings are below.
$915,000
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,015 sq ft
8 Croaker StreetBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Maxey Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate.
$4,250,000
- 5 bed
- 7 bath
- 4,513 sq ft
20 Bayley RoadBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
$5,495,000
- 5 bed
- 7 bath
- 6,813 sq ft
163 Inverness DriveBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
$729,000
- 3 bed
- 4 bath
- 2,467 sq ft
6 Waterton CircleBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Island Realty.
Price down $55,000$1,195,000
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- 2,810 sq ft
27 Palmetto Beach DriveBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty.
$6,995,000
- 5 bed
- 7 bath
- 4,571 sq ft
458 Corley StreetBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Co.
$177,000
- 0.24 acres
37 Bass Creek LaneBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Lowcountry Live Oak Realty.
$3,150,000
- 4 bed
- 5 bath
- 4,672 sq ft
135 Good Hope RoadBluffton, SC 29909
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
$5,250,000
- 5 bed
- 7 bath
- 4,834 sq ft
417 Corley StreetBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
$6,000,000
- 5 bed
- 6 bath
- 6,441 sq ft
99 Inverness DriveBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
Price down $45,000$890,000
- 3 bed
- 4 bath
- 2,300 sq ft
3 Hunting CourtBluffton, SC 29910
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
Bluffton Waterfront Homes by Water Type
The MLS records the water a home looks onto. Pick the kind of water you want and the search shows only those homes.
River
Homes with a river view or on the water, along rivers such as the May, the Colleton and the Okatie.
Search river homesMarsh
Salt marsh and tidal creek views, the open grass-and-water look the Lowcountry is known for.
Search marsh homesOpen water
Homes the MLS tags with a water view that is not filed as river or marsh.
Search water-view homesLagoon
A lagoon or neighborhood pond. Many are stormwater ponds, so ask who owns and maintains the water.
Search lagoon homesWaterfront Communities
Palmetto Bluff real estate: homes, cottages and lots in Wilson and Moreland villages, what to ask about HOA fees and the club, and the listings search.
Colleton River homes for sale in Bluffton, SC: search the MLS, then see the membership fee, full and lifestyle dues and the rental question to ask first.
Belfair SC guide: the gated Bluffton golf community on the Avenue of the Oaks, two Tom Fazio courses, and homes for sale with a club membership in each.
Oldfield homes for sale in Bluffton, SC: search the MLS, then see the Pattern Book cottages, what membership covers and the rental question to ask first.
Old Town Bluffton, SC: Calhoun Street, the Heyward House, galleries, the Church of the Cross, the May River dock and restaurants, all within a short walk.
Search homes for sale in Bluffton, SC by price, type and community, plus what the listings leave out: builders and gated, golf and 55-plus communities.
May River Homes in Bluffton
The May River runs past Old Town Bluffton, a few steps from its galleries, and on to Palmetto Bluff, a gated community of 20,000 acres at the south end of town. See our May River guide for the river itself and Old Town for the streets that meet it.
Colleton River and Okatie River Communities
Colleton River is a private, gated club community on the river it is named for, and buying a home there means joining the club. Belfair is a gated golf community on the marshes and tidal creeks of the same river. Farther up the Okatie River, Oldfield is a private riverfront club community. Ask early whether membership comes with the house or is a separate purchase.
Marsh and Creek Views
Many Bluffton homes look over salt marsh and tidal creeks rather than a river. The marsh changes with the tide, and what you see at high water is not what you see at low. Visit at both before you decide.
What to Ask Before Buying on the Water
Ask whether the home has a dock or a permit for one, and whether the permit transfers to you. Ask which flood zone the home sits in and get an insurance quote before you make an offer, since flood and wind coverage can add a large cost to owning near water. Check whether the water is deep enough for the boat you own, and who maintains the bulkhead or shoreline.
Looking at Hilton Head Instead?
For beach and island water, see our beachfront homes on Hilton Head page. For every kind of home in town, use our Bluffton real estate search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there waterfront homes for sale in Bluffton, SC?
Yes. The live listings above show homes with river, marsh or other water views for sale across Bluffton now, and the search cards narrow them by the kind of water.
Which Bluffton communities are on the May River and the Colleton River?
Old Town Bluffton and Palmetto Bluff are on the May River. Colleton River and Belfair are on the Colleton River, and Oldfield is on the Okatie River.
Does a water view mean the home is waterfront?
Not always. The MLS records the view, not the frontage, so ask the listing agent whether the lot touches the water and whether the home has dock rights.
What should I ask about before buying a home on the water?
Ask about the dock or dock permit, the flood zone, flood and wind insurance, the depth of the water and who maintains the bulkhead or shoreline.
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