From Where we Sit
The summer market is heating up, and Hilton Head Island is seeing strong momentum. The residential market continues to perform impressively with new listings up 16%, overall inventory up 38%, and year-to-date sales climbing 11% compared to this time last year. The median home price has increased 12%, with properties averaging 60 days on the market. Meanwhile, the villa market is showing signs of softening. Sales are down 19% year-over-year, even as inventory has risen 8.5% — resulting in a doubling of available villas since 2023. The median villa price hovers around $500,000, and the average days on market is approaching 90 days.
In Bluffton, overall sales dipped slightly year-over-year (down 2.7%), the number of new listings rose by 7.5%, resulting in a 20% increase in available inventory — giving buyers more options than we’ve seen in quite some time. In fact, total inventory has more than doubled since 2023. The median home price currently hovers around $545,000, with properties averaging 80 days on the market.
Despite shifts in certain segments, demand remains strong for updated, move-in-ready homes and villas — especially in beachfront or gated communities. Buyers are motivated by lifestyle, limited availability, and long-term value. Today’s buyers are more selective than ever, making accurate pricing from the start essential. Homes that are well-staged and thoughtfully renovated continue to command premium prices, while those needing updates or priced above market tend to sit longer. At Herman & Davis Properties, we’re proud to report over $80 million in closed and pending sales in just the first half of 2025 — a record-setting pace that reflects both a thriving market and our proven strategy. Curious how these trends impact your home or investment? Let’s connect.
