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Bailey's Cove: New Construction Homes on Hilton Head Island

A brand new single-family home community by Dream Finders Homes on the north end of Hilton Head Island, off Jonesville Road, close to Cross Island Parkway and Highway 278. Bailey's Cove offers a rare opportunity to purchase a newly built home directly on Hilton Head Island, including four completed homes currently available and additional homes under construction.

Availability verified July 2026.

Pricing verified July 2026. Builder pricing, incentives, homesites, and availability are subject to change.

A Rare New Home Community on Hilton Head Island Itself

Most new construction under $1M in the SC Lowcountry is happening in Bluffton, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland, where open land is easier to find. Bailey's Cove is different. It sits on the north end of Hilton Head Island itself, off Jonesville Road, close to Cross Island Parkway and Highway 278, which makes it one of the very few opportunities to buy a brand new single-family home without leaving the island. For buyers who have always wanted to live on Hilton Head Island but didn't want to take on an older home and its aging systems, that distinction matters.

Dream Finders Homes, named 2025 Builder of the Year by Builder magazine, is building the community's first phase with three single-family floor plans ranging from roughly 1,999 to 2,439 square feet, each with 4 to 5 bedrooms, approximately 2.5 to 3 bathrooms, and a two-car garage. The full community is planned for 81 home sites, with base pricing currently starting at $609,990. A future phase of Bailey's Cove Townhomes is also planned. Pricing, floor plans, maintenance responsibilities, and release timing should be confirmed as that phase becomes available.

The Homes and Floor Plans

The first phase of Bailey's Cove offers three single-family home plans built with a coastal design language, ranging from about 1,999 to 2,439 square feet. Each plan includes 4 to 5 bedrooms, approximately 2.5 to 3 bathrooms, and a two-car garage, with open concept living areas and covered outdoor space suited to Lowcountry weather. As a Dream Finders community, buyers may also have the option to personalize select finishes depending on construction stage.

Bailey's Cove currently has four completed homes available for purchase, along with additional homes under construction. Pricing, incentives, homesites, and completion dates can change as the community builds out.

Carl's Local Perspective

I've lived in the Lowcountry since December 1996 and have been a full-time Realtor here since 2009, so I'll give it to you straight: Bailey's Cove is a new, still-developing community, not an established neighborhood with decades of resale history, mature landscaping, or a long track record of appreciation. It isn't trying to compete with a place like Sea Pines or Wexford Plantation, and I wouldn't tell you it does.

What it does offer is something those established communities can't: a brand new, warrantied home at a price point that's genuinely hard to find anywhere else on Hilton Head Island itself. If what matters most to you is being on the island with a new build and fewer age-related repair concerns in the near term, Bailey's Cove is worth a serious look. If your priority is an established community with a long resale history and mature setting, I can show you those options too, side by side, so you can weigh the trade-offs honestly before you decide.

Location and Island Lifestyle

Bailey's Cove sits on the north end of Hilton Head Island, off Jonesville Road, close to Cross Island Parkway and Highway 278, giving residents quick access without needing to cross onto the mainland for daily errands, dining, or beach days. Hilton Head Island Airport is roughly 4 miles away, which matters to buyers who fly in and out for part time living.

The island's north end puts residents close to shopping, fresh seafood restaurants, kayaking and boating access, nature preserves, and several public golf course options. It is a location built around the same resort style, outdoor oriented lifestyle that draws people to Hilton Head Island in the first place, just with a new home and a builder warranty attached to it.

HOA and Community Fees

Current information provided by Bailey's Cove's property management company lists the following expenses as covered by HOA dues: common-area insurance only, common-area electricity, common sewer, common water, and insurance. Buyers should review the current HOA budget, governing documents, and fee schedule to understand how each listed category applies to the specific property.

View Hilton Head Island HOA and transfer fee information, or contact Carl directly for the most current figures on Bailey's Cove specifically.

Flood-zone designations vary by homesite within Bailey's Cove. Some properties may be located in a Special Flood Hazard Area where a lender could require flood insurance, while others may be mapped in shaded or unshaded Zone X. Shaded Zone X generally represents a moderate-risk area associated with the 0.2% annual-chance floodplain, sometimes called the 500-year floodplain, while unshaded Zone X represents a lower mapped risk. Buyers should verify the current flood-zone designation, lender requirements, elevation information, and insurance cost for the specific property before making an offer.

Bailey's Cove Frequently Asked Questions

Information about Bailey's Cove, including pricing, floor plans, and availability, is subject to change without notice and should be verified with the builder and with Carl Kratz directly. Equal Housing Opportunity.