Sun City Hilton Head 55+ Homes for Sale in Bluffton, SC
Sun City Hilton Head is the Lowcountry's largest active adult community, a gated Del Webb 55+ community in Bluffton and Okatie, South Carolina, begun in 1995 and now spanning more than 5,000 acres with over 10,000 homes. Residents enjoy three golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, three fitness centers, a performing arts venue and more than 100 clubs, about 15 miles from Hilton Head Island. In the past year, 712 homes sold from about $210,000 to $1.2 million, more than in any other 55+ community in the area.
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Sun City Hilton Head at a Glance
Location: Bluffton & Okatie, SC 29909
Builder: Del Webb, opened 1995
Size: 5,000+ acres, 10,000+ homes
Home types: Villas, patio homes & single-family homes
Golf: Argent Lakes, Hidden Cypress & Okatie Creek
Amenities: Indoor & outdoor pools, 3 fitness centers, 100+ clubs
Entrance: Gated
Community type: 55+ active adult community
Recent prices: About $210,000 to $1.2 million
HOA fee (2026): $2,820 per year, plus neighborhood assessment
Fees at resale: 2/3 of 1% new member fee, $3,500 enhancement fee, $300 admin fee
Sun City Hilton Head Market Snapshot
Sun City Hilton Head Home Sales
Homes sold in the past 12 months, as of October 2026
| Measure | Sun City Hilton Head |
|---|
| Homes sold | 712 |
| Price range | $210,000 to $1,210,000 |
| Home types | Villas, patio homes & single-family homes |
Source: MLS data compiled by Brokers Real Estate. Figures are rounded and change as homes sell. Homes only; Riverbend is shown separately on its own page. For current listings, see the homes at the top of this page.
Living in Sun City Hilton Head
Del Webb began building Sun City Hilton Head in 1995 among the oaks, pines and lagoons of southern Beaufort County, and it has grown into a full-scale town of its own, with more than 10,000 homes behind its gates. The community is organized into several areas, including the original south side, the newer north and west sides, and the waterfront Riverbend section, each with its own neighborhoods and amenity centers.
Golf
Three 18-hole courses are right inside the community: the executive-length Argent Lakes, the relaxed Okatie Creek, and Hidden Cypress, often considered the community's signature course. Residents book tee times online and can choose from annual golf plans, which for 2026 range from about $347 for a nine-hole single plan to about $4,638 for a premium couple plan, or simply pay per round.
Fitness, pools and recreation
Residents have three fitness centers with group classes, several indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, a sports park, walking and biking trails, community gardens, and RV and boat storage. A lifestyle staff plans events all year, and a performing arts venue hosts concerts, shows and dances.
Clubs and social life
With more than 100 resident-led clubs and groups, from photography and travel to woodworking, music and volunteer service, there is always something on the calendar. On-site restaurants and Sun City's Town Square are social hubs, and the adjacent Okatie Center has shopping, dining and medical offices that many residents reach by golf cart.
Homes
Homes range from attached villas and patio homes of about 1,000 square feet to single-family homes of 3,000 square feet and more, most of them single-level, with golf, lagoon, preserve and wooded homesites. Most homes are resales, and newer homes continue to be built in the community's newest sections.
Sun City Riverbend
Riverbend is Sun City's gated waterfront section, about 234 acres along the Okatie River across Highway 170 from the main community. It is known for mostly custom-built homes on larger homesites, a riverfront lodge, a long community dock with a kayak launch, and its own pool and hot tub, with full access to every Sun City amenity. In the past year, 20 Riverbend homes sold from about $635,000 to $1.6 million.
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Sun City Hilton Head Fees
- Community assessment: $2,820 per year for 2026, billed at $705 per quarter, which works out to about $235 per month. The assessment covers the gated entrances, common areas and access to the community's amenities. Golf plans, some classes and some events cost extra.
- Neighborhood assessment: Each neighborhood in Sun City adds its own quarterly neighborhood assessment, which can range from a modest amount to more than $1,000 a year for neighborhoods with added services. Homes in the Sun City North (Argent 2) section carry a higher base assessment. We'll confirm the exact total for any home you're considering.
- One-time fees on resales: Buyers of resale homes typically pay a new member fee of two-thirds of 1% of the purchase price, a $3,500 community enhancement fee and a $300 administrative fee at closing.
- Fees can change: The association sets its budget each year, so we confirm current amounts for every buyer before you make an offer.
Location & Drive Times
Drive Times from Sun City Hilton Head
Approximate drive times by car
| Destination | Approximate Drive |
|---|
| Okatie Center shopping & medical offices | About 5 minutes |
| Old Town Bluffton | About 20 minutes |
| Bridges to Hilton Head Island | About 20 minutes |
| Beaufort, SC | About 30 minutes |
| Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport | About 35 minutes |
Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic, season and the section of Sun City you start from.
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Sun City Hilton Head FAQ
How much do homes cost in Sun City Hilton Head?
In the 12 months up to October 2026, 712 homes sold in Sun City Hilton Head, ranging from about $210,000 to $1,210,000. Riverbend, Sun City's waterfront section, is tracked separately. For homes for sale right now, see the current listings at the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Sun City Hilton Head?
For 2026, the Sun City Hilton Head community assessment is $2,820 per year, billed at $705 per quarter. Each neighborhood adds its own quarterly neighborhood assessment, so the total depends on where you buy. Brokers Real Estate confirms the exact fees for every home. Call (843) 837-6080.
What fees are due when you buy a resale home in Sun City Hilton Head?
Resale buyers typically pay a new member fee of two-thirds of 1% of the purchase price, a $3,500 community enhancement fee and a $300 administrative fee at closing.
What golf courses are in Sun City Hilton Head?
Sun City Hilton Head has three on-site 18-hole golf courses: Argent Lakes, Hidden Cypress and Okatie Creek. Residents can buy annual golf plans or pay per round.
What amenities does Sun City Hilton Head have?
Amenities include three golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, three fitness centers, tennis, pickleball and bocce, a sports park, walking and biking trails, community gardens, RV and boat storage, on-site restaurants, a performing arts venue and more than 100 clubs, all behind gated entrances.
What is the difference between Sun City and Riverbend?
Riverbend is Sun City's gated waterfront section along the Okatie River, with mostly custom homes on larger homesites and its own lodge, dock, pool and hot tub. Riverbend residents are also members of Sun City Hilton Head and enjoy all of its amenities.
Do you have to be 55 to live in Sun City Hilton Head?
Sun City Hilton Head operates as a 55+ community under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, and its age and occupancy rules are set by the community. Brokers Real Estate will confirm the current rules for any home you're considering.
How far is Sun City from Hilton Head Island?
Sun City Hilton Head is about 15 miles from Hilton Head Island, roughly a 20-minute drive to the bridges.
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