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A desirable suburb steps from Old Town Bluffton
In Bluffton Park, rocking chairs adorn front porches, sidewalks line streets and ducks patrol the community's four small lakes. Its residents spend a lot of time outside, whether at the community pool, by the lakes or walking their dogs on the sidewalks. "Bluffton Park is a little anomaly," says local broker Maria Skrip of RE/MAX Dream. She's sold homes with her husband, Chris Skrip, for over a decade. "It's a hidden little gem. You've got Charleston-looking homes with cute vinyl siding. Plus, the neighbors are really cool." Folks tend to stick together in Bluffton Park. "They take care of one another in there," Skrip says. "When Hurricane Matthew came through, they had hurricane parties. They had a cookout when the power went out so all the food wouldn't go bad." Its proximity to the charm of Old Town Bluffton adds to its appeal. "So many people take their golf carts to Old Town Bluffton," Skrip says. "You're within easy walking or biking distance to all that's there."
Townhomes in Bluffton Park offer a low-maintenance option near Old Town Bluffton.
Bluffton Park’s location near Old Town adds charm and convenience for residents.
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Charleston-inspired homes sit behind sidewalk-lined streets
Sidewalks run in front of nearly every home in Bluffton Park, sprinkled with leaves from mature trees. Small cement paths connect porches from the sidewalk, so residents often wave to passing strollers from Adirondacks or rocking chairs. A few homes have Charleston-inspired double-decker porches with room for more outdoor furniture. Each contemporary colonial, cottage and Lowcountry style home was built in the early 21st century on a small lot just under a quarter-acre. A few white-picket fences enclose manicured front lawns, and taller privacy fences close off backyards. Residents tend to their yards in Bluffton Park, and many folks have mulch gardens, hanging plants and trimmed shrubbery. Back alleyways provide access to two-car garages and space to stow trash bins. Cottages cost between $330,000 and $400,000, while colonial and Lowcountry homes list from $400,000 to $500,000. The area's few townhomes typically cost between $330,000 and $400,000. "It's more affordable than many communities in the area," Skrip says. "In another life, I would choose to live here."
Cottage-style homes appear frequently across Bluffton Park’s tree-lined neighborhood.
Some Bluffton Park homes feature double-decker porches with room for seating.
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Niche ranks Bluffton High School as the best in the county
Beaufort County School District earns an overall A-minus on Niche and serves nearly 22,000 students. Red Cedar Elementary School scores an A-minus on Niche, while Bluffton Middle School scores a B-plus. Bluffton High School features various student clubs, from the robotics club and student council to the media club and Bobcat Reading club. Niche ranks Bluffton High as the best public high school in Beaufort County, giving the school an A-minus.
Red Cedar Elementary School is part of the Beaufort County School District.
Bluffton Middle School serves local students with a focus on academic excellence.
Bluffton High School ranks among the top public schools in Beaufort County.
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Trips to the pool or baseball games at Oscar Frazier Park
Bluffton Park has a large community pool at the corner of Fifth and Seventh Avenue. It overlooks one of the community's lakes and offers plenty of seating with umbrellas. Lake Isabelle has a small, paved path and a few benches. Every lake in the community has surrounding green space where owners bring their pets. Plus, plenty of dog bags and trash bins surround each lake. Oscar Frazier Park features three baseball fields and a soccer field for local leagues and recreational play. The park is the nearest public space for outdoor recreation, within walking distance of most homes. It has a playground for the kids and a small walking trail that wraps around a large green field.
Bluffton Park offers townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes near Old Town Bluffton.
Oscar Frazier Park includes a shaded dog park popular with Bluffton pet owners.
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Dining in Old Town Bluffton
Old Town Bluffton is within a mile of Bluffton Park and features several restaurants and shops. Squat N' Gobble is the oldest family-owned restaurant in Bluffton, known for its down-home cooking. Breakfast favorites include country-fried steak and French toast, while club sandwiches and fried catfish are popular during lunch. Captain Woody's Seafood Bar has seafood platters, fish sandwiches and traditional burgers. Locals also enjoy the pizza at Local Pie, the brisket from Bluffton Barbeque and the tacos at Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant. The Bluffton Farmers Market helps bring life to Martin Family Park to life every Thursday from May through September. In addition to hosting local vendors, the market invites chefs to demonstrate recipe preparation and share culinary skills. Food Lion and Target are about 2 miles away.
Publix is about a 15-minute drive from Bluffton Park along Highway 46.
Wine Time next to Bluffton Park serves lunch and outdoor seating for locals.
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Navigating Bluffton
Locals use golf carts to shuttle across the community and into Old Town Bluffton. Or, they walk to get around. But locals often drive when traveling out of Bluffton. State Route 46 cuts through the heart of Bluffton, and access to Business 278 is about 2 miles up the road. The Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is about 30 miles away, and Hilton Head Hospital is about 11 miles away.
Climate considerations
Bluffton Park is susceptible to hurricanes and tornadoes, according to Risk Factor. The community has an extreme Wind Factor, considering the projected likelihood of a storm over the next 30 years.
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Bluffton Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bluffton Park, Bluffton sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bluffton Park, Bluffton over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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