Sun City Hilton Head

📍 Bluffton, South Carolina

5,000-acre active adult community with 3 golf courses, 60+ pickleball courts, and proximity to Hilton Head beaches.

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RetireStack Score

🏆 RetireStack Score Breakdown

⛳ Facility Quality 91 Excellent

54 holes · Nicklaus Design & Bobby Weed · 60 pickleball courts · leagues available

🎉 Social & Community 93 Excellent

Golf · 200+ clubs · Sun City Birthday Bash

🏠 Real Estate Value 84 Very Good

Entry from $280K · +5.3% annually

🏥 Healthcare Access 80 Very Good

Coastal Carolina Hospital — 8 miles, Savannah hospitals — 20 miles

☀️ Climate & Lifestyle 83 Very Good

Climate index: 78/100

RetireStack Score = weighted composite of 5 dimensions. Updated quarterly.

🏠 Real Estate Snapshot

Entry-Level

$280K+

Mid-Range

$460K

Premium

$700K

Monthly HOA

$210

Property Tax

0.55%/yr

Est. Total/Month

~$3,000

✓ HOA includes: All amenities, lawn irrigation, cable, trash

📈 Appreciation: +5.3% annually

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⛳ Golf Details

Holes54

DesignerNicklaus Design & Bobby Weed

Slope Rating115–128

Resident FeesIncluded in HOA

ConditionVery Good — 3 distinct courses

🏓 Pickleball Details

Courts60

SurfaceHard court

Covered12 courts

Night Play✅ Lighted

Leagues & PlayDaily leagues, USAPA-rated events, weekly tournaments, clinics

🏊 All Amenities

3 Golf Courses
60+ Pickleball Courts
Multiple Recreation Centers
Pools
Tennis
Spa
Nature Trails

👥 Community Life

Population16,000

Homes8,600

Avg. Resident Age68

Clubs & Activities200+

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Leagues & Competition

Golf, pickleball, tennis, softball, volleyball leagues

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Social Events

Sun City Birthday Bash, holiday events, outdoor concerts, art shows

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New Resident Programs

Ambassador Program, Newcomers Club, interest fairs

📍 Location Intelligence

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Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV) — 20 miles

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Nearest CityBluffton — 3 miles | Hilton Head Island — 10 miles | Savannah — 20 miles

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HealthcareCoastal Carolina Hospital — 8 miles, Savannah hospitals — 20 miles

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Shopping & DiningOld Town Bluffton, Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Hilton Head beaches

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Drive TimesSavannah 25 min | Charleston 90 min | Jacksonville 2 hrs

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Snowbird Friendly?Primarily year-round residents

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