$377,339Average Value$237Average Price per Sq Ft21Homes For Sale
Flat farmlands turned small-town suburb next to Downtown Beaufort
Burton was mostly flat farmlands from the 1960s through the ‘90s; but over the last 20 to 25 years, its transitioned into a more rural suburb. New Traditional farmhouses in organized subdivisions now sit next to the original ranch-style homes. A shopping complex just opened in the center of the community, at the crossroads of U.S. Route 170 and Highway 21. Just a few miles from Downtown Beaufort and the Marine Corps Air Station, Burton’s central location and recent growth are just a part of what make the neighborhood appealing to home buyers. A neighboring resident and Realtor with Carolina Realty of the Low Country, Connie Rambo says, “A lot of people like it’s smaller hometown feel, and even with all the growth, it still feels that way.”
Older ranch-style homes and farmhouses in new subdivisions
Most of the homes in Burton were built between the 1960s and ‘90s. They reflect traditional ranch-style architecture, with low-pitched roofs stretching across brick or vinyl exteriors. Each house offers some form of private parking, whether it be an attached one-car garage, a breezy car port or just a paved driveway. On average, these older, inland properties range between $225,000 to $500,000. On the southwest edge of Burton, an identical ranch-style home with Broad River views and a private wooden boat dock can range from $500,000 to $900,000.
Over the last 20 to 25 years, Burton “has seen a lot of different builders come in and develop new subdivisions,” Rambo says. Two-story New Traditional farmhouses with wide front porches sit neatly along planned residential streets in the Shadow Moss and Mint Farms communities. Most of these newer homes have hardy plank siding, which “is a really big deal around here,” Rambo says. “It can protect your house better and withstand storms a lot better than just wood or even vinyl.” These listings usually range from $300,000 to $450,000.
Inland properties in Burton tend to be older and can feature a one car garage.
A two-story home graces a well manicured lot in Burton.
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Integrated international programs at Beaufort County Schools
Burton is home to three Beaufort County Public Schools, and many others sit just outside its boundaries. The district’s School Choice program allows students to participate in specialized programs that might not be offered at the school they’re zoned for. Many kindergarteners begin at Broad River Elementary, which scores a B on Niche. Beaufort Middle School sits a few miles away in Port Royal and earns a B-minus. Back in the neighborhood, Robert Smalls International Academy is a public magnet school that gets a C-rating. Its kindergarten through eighth grade curriculum adopted the Cambridge International program in 2021. Students can continue their Cambridge studies at Battery Creek High, which scores a B-minus.
Broad River Elementary School where the students of Burton thrive.
Battery Creek High School is committed to the students of Burton.
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Easily commute to the Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Highway 170 and U.S. Highway 21 intersect in the middle of Burton. From the crossroads, the Marine Corps Air Station is 3 miles north and Parris Island is about 7 miles south. Highway 21 becomes Business Route 21 along the northeast edge of the community. It connects to Downtown Beaufort and the Beaufort Memorial Hospital in about 5 miles. Heading southwest, Highway 170 takes locals to Interstate 95 where they can access the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in about 40 miles.
A structure of fighter planes at the entrance of Marine Air Station in Burton.
Downtown Beaufort has many shops and small local restaurants near Burton.
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Beaufort Station is Burton’s brand-new shopping complex
Beaufort Station is a 200,000 square-foot shopping complex that opened in the heart of Burton in 2024. Along with chain retailers like Homegoods and Ulta, the shopping center will eventually include four national restaurants that developers have yet to reveal. The local Walmart Supercenter and a smaller retail strip with similar department stores sit directly across the street. Residents can drive just a bit further down the road to order Sake House’s half-priced sushi every Monday through Thursday.
The residents of Burton have a new Ulta to shop top beauty brands.
Burton locals welcome the new HomeGoods known for home decor items to the neighborhood.
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Burton Wells Park has eight new pickleball courts
Burton Wells Park extends across 300 acres of land along the neighborhood’s west edge. Its pine tree forests form thick walls around the baseball complex and soccer fields, where local kids compete on community leagues each spring and fall. Eight brand-new pickleball courts opened across the tree wall beside the central recreation center. Folks can workout at the indoor gym here or walk around the corner to work up a sweat on the park’s Xtreme Ninja Course. The Burton Wells Dog Park is a favorite for many residents. Next to the high school, Battery Creek Pool fills with inflatable slides and other floating obstacles on the first Saturday of each month for the Slip N Splash kid’s event.
The residents of Burton can find several pickleball courts to enjoy throughout the neighborhood.
Burton Wells Park is a 300-acre regional complex including pickleball courts in Burton.
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Hear the sound of freedom pass overhead and weather
The northwest portion of Burton lies within an Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), meaning the Air Station’s fighter jets fly overhead from time to time. While this may be a problem for some, local Realtor with BHHS Bay Street Realty Group, David Willingham says that’s usually not the case in Beaufort County. “I guess it depends on who you ask, but that’s the sound of freedom to most of us around here.”
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Parks in this Area
Burton Wells Park
Burton Wells Dog Park
Naval Heritage Park
Crystal Lake Park
Washington Street Park
Whitehall Park
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Cannon Park
Habersham Park
Transit
Airport
Hilton Head
47 min drive
Bus
Vocational Rehabilitation
Bus
19 Possum Hill Road Inbound
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Possum Hill & Outreach Outbound
Bus
Beaufort
Bus
Stanley Rd & County Shed Outbound
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Beachwood Trailer Park Inbound
Bus
153 Jennings Rd Outbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Burton
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burton, Burton Branch sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Burton, Burton Branch over the last 12 months is $369,390, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,365
Median Age
34
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,358
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,559
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.4%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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