Why Live in Moss Creek
Moss Creek in Bluffton, located deep in the Lowcountry, offers a serene environment with grassy salt marshes and abundant wildlife, including Great Blue Herons and eagles. The community is known for its strong sense of camaraderie, with residents often socializing at the Clubhouse or the popular dog park near Mackay Creek. Housing styles in Moss Creek are diverse, ranging from 1,200 to over 10,000 square feet, with custom homes influenced by ranch-style, new traditional, and Lowcountry designs. Many homes border the golf course, woods, or marshes, with some featuring deep water docks a few miles from the Intracoastal Waterway. The Beaufort County School District, serving nearly 22,000 students, is highly rated, with Hilton Head Island Elementary and High Schools receiving good scores. The Fording Island Nature Preserve and Bostwick Recreation Area provide ample outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and picnicking. The community features two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, Devil's Elbow North and South, offering scenic views of the tidal creek and salt marshes. Dining options include the Mackay Creek Grill and the renovated Clubhouse, which also hosts various community events. Moss Creek is conveniently located near Aldi, about 3 miles away, and is just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island, with Coligny Beach Park 12 miles away and downtown Bluffton 6 miles south. However, the area faces an extreme risk of flooding and hurricanes due to its proximity to the ocean and the Colleton River.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moss Creek a good place to live?
Moss Creek is a good place to live. Moss Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Moss Creek has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.1 people per acre and a median age of 70. The average household income is $105,784 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Moss Creek are home owners, with 3.5% of residents renting and 96.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Moss Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Moss Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Moss Creek?
The median home price in Moss Creek is $619,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $124,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,210 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $138K a year to afford the median home price in Moss Creek. The average household income in Moss Creek is $106K.
What are the best public schools in Moss Creek?
The best public schools that serve Moss Creek are:
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Are home prices dropping in Moss Creek?
Yes, home prices in Moss Creek are down 32% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Moss Creek, SC
On average, homes in Moss Creek, Bluffton sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Moss Creek, Bluffton over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$472,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$405
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$619,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%
