Colleton River Homes for Sale in Bluffton, SC

Colleton River Club is a guard-gated, member-owned private golf community on a 1,500-acre peninsula in Bluffton, South Carolina, surrounded on three sides by water with more than seven miles of shoreline. Its roughly 525 custom-built single-family homes, built from 1992 to today and ranging from about 2,500 to 11,000 square feet, sit on homesites of about half an acre, and homesites are still available to build on. Every owner is automatically a full member of the club, with championship courses by both Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye, two clubhouses and restaurants, the Stan Smith Tennis Center, a fitness and spa center, a Junior Olympic pool, and deepwater access with a boat dock, day dock, fishing pier, boat storage and beach access, just minutes from the bridges to Hilton Head Island. In the past year, 48 homes sold from about $935,000 to $5.95 million.

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Living in Colleton River

Colleton River sits on a bluff on its own private peninsula, bordered by the Colleton and Chechessee rivers and Port Royal Sound and by protected nature preserves. Moss-draped live oaks, marsh views, lagoons and abundant wildlife are part of everyday life, and the setting was even chosen as a filming location for The Legend of Bagger Vance. Quiet private roads and leisure trails are made for walking and biking, and nearby Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve and The Rookery Preserve offer even more to explore.

A member-owned club

Colleton River is a property owners' association and private club in one. When you own property here, you automatically become a full member with access to every amenity, under a single class of membership and one dues structure. The courses are not open to public play, though members may sponsor guests, and there are no food and beverage minimums. The club has been recognized among the Platinum Clubs of America and the Distinguished Clubs of America.

Golf

Golf is at the heart of the community, and Golf Digest has often recognized Colleton River as the top two-course private golf community in the country. The Jack Nicklaus Course is a classic parkland-style layout that finishes along the river, and the Pete Dye Course plays through forest and open wetlands with sweeping water views. A par-3 course, the Colleton River Golf Academy and a Golf Practice Park round out the golf offering.

Clubhouses, dining and wellness

Members dine at two clubhouses and their restaurants. The Dye Clubhouse, renovated in 2023, includes an indoor and outdoor veranda and a rooftop lounge overlooking the Chechessee River, and the Nicklaus Clubhouse overlooks its course and the river. A fitness and spa center and the Sports & Wellness Complex keep members active, and the Aquatics Complex has a Junior Olympic-size pool and poolside cafe.

Courts, parks and recreation

The Stan Smith Tennis Center offers six Har-Tru courts, joined by pickleball, bocce and basketball courts. The community also has a dog park, a playground and leisure trails throughout.

On the water

With more than seven miles of shoreline and deepwater access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic, the water is never far away. Residents enjoy a community boat dock and day dock, a fishing pier, boat storage and beach access for boating, fishing, paddling and exploring.

Homes and homesites

Every home at Colleton River is custom built, so the architecture is beautifully varied, from Lowcountry and plantation styles to modern, Tuscan and French Country designs. Homes have been built from 1992 to today and range from about 2,500 to 11,000 square feet, on homesites of about half an acre, many with golf, marsh, river or deepwater views. Homesites are still available, so buyers can also build a custom home of their own.

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Good to Know Before You Buy

• HOA fee: The 2026 HOA fee is $31,542 per year. Colleton River's dues are reviewed each year and fund separate operating and replacement reserve accounts. We'll confirm the current amount before you make an offer.
• Capital contribution: Colleton River charges a one-time, non-refundable Capital Contribution Fee of $165,000 on all properties, normally paid at closing. The club places these funds in a dedicated capital account used for amenity improvements. We'll include it in your estimated closing costs.
• Membership is included: Every property owner is automatically a full member, with golf privileges, one class of membership and no food and beverage minimums.
• Building a home: Homesites are still available. We'll walk you through the club's architectural review process and building timelines before you buy land.
• Private golf: The courses are private and not open to the public. Members may bring sponsored guests under club guidelines.
• Boat storage: Ask us about boat storage availability and any waitlist or fees.
• Rental rules: Short-term rentals are generally not permitted. We'll confirm the current rules for any home you're considering.
• Waterfront and marsh lots: River and marsh views are the most sought after. Ask about flood zone designation, elevation, insurance costs and dock rules for any homesite you're considering.

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