Why Live in Dale
Dale, a neighborhood in Beaufort, is characterized by its traditional farmhouse and ranch-style homes, often featuring wide front porches and expansive floorplans. These homes are spread across flat farmlands and Lowcountry wetlands, with spacious lots surrounded by tall pines and moss-covered oaks. Keans Neck Road is the main thoroughfare, providing quick access to U.S. Highway 21 and Beaufort Memorial Hospital, located about 15 miles south. For air travel, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is less than 45 miles away via Interstate 95. Local amenities include the Albany General Store, a beloved family business offering a variety of goods, and Shouse Farm & Garden Supply, just 2 miles away. The nearest grocery store, Publix, is 12 miles south in Burton, where a new 200,000-square-foot shopping center is under development. Recreational options abound with the Wimbee Fishing Pier and Boat Landing 2 miles east, and the Wimbee Creek Equestrian Center nearby. The Dale Community Center offers a ball field, basketball court, and playground within a mile. Dale is zoned for the Beaufort County School District, with Whale Branch Early College High earning a high rating and providing students the opportunity to graduate with a two-year associate's degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dale a good place to live?
Dale is a good place to live. Dale is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Dale is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $71,991 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Dale are home owners, with 17.3% of residents renting and 82.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Dale can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Dale neighborhood guide.
Is Dale, SC a safe neighborhood?
Dale, SC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Dale?
The median home price in Dale is $475,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $99K a year to afford the median home price in Dale. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Dale is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Dale?
The best public schools that serve Dale are:
What are the best private schools in Dale?
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Are home prices dropping in Dale?
Yes, home prices in Dale are down 35% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Dale, SC
On average, homes in Dale, Beaufort sell after 134 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Dale, Beaufort over the last 12 months is $445,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$445,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-35%