Hamilton Grove Homes for Sale in Bluffton SC

What Is Hamilton Grove in Bluffton SC?

Hamilton Grove is a neighborhood of 42 single-family homes built by Stanley Martin Homes around 2024, located off Buck Island Road on Lockwood Drive in Bluffton, SC 29910. Homes range from about 1,900 to 2,500 heated square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a two-car garage on lots of roughly 0.10 to 0.15 acre. The shared community amenity is a fire pit gathering area.

With only 42 homes, resale inventory is limited. Buyers looking for a recently built home in a central Bluffton location, without the age of older neighborhoods nearby, should watch this community closely.

Where Is Hamilton Grove Located?

Hamilton Grove sits on Lockwood Drive just off Buck Island Road, which connects Fording Island Road (US Highway 278) and Bluffton Parkway. The location puts grocery shopping, Old Town Bluffton, and the bridges to Hilton Head Island within a short drive. Bluffton Middle School is close by on Buck Island Road.

Approximate drive times. Traffic and time of day can materially affect travel times.

Homes and Home Styles in Hamilton Grove

Every home in Hamilton Grove is a single-family home built by Stanley Martin Homes, with construction completed around 2024. Floor plans run about 1,900 to 2,500 heated square feet with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and every home has a two-car garage. Some floor plans include a main-level primary suite, so confirm the layout of any specific home if one-level living matters to you.

Lots are compact, roughly 0.10 to 0.15 acre, so yards are sized for easy upkeep rather than large outdoor projects. Because the homes are so new, many may still carry part of the builder's warranty. Ask for warranty documents and any open service requests before you go under contract.

Amenities

Hamilton Grove's shared amenity is a community fire pit gathering area. There is no community pool or clubhouse, which keeps the focus on the homes themselves and the convenience of the location.

Schools

Hamilton Grove is served by the Beaufort County School District, with recent listings showing Bluffton Elementary, Bluffton Middle, and Bluffton High. Attendance zones can change, so buyers should confirm the elementary, middle and high school assigned to a specific property directly with the district.

Hamilton Grove Flood Zone

The map below shows FEMA flood zone designations for Hamilton Grove as of October 14, 2026. Flood maps are updated periodically, so I confirm the current zone and request an elevation certificate, when available, for any home a buyer is considering. For more on insurance, see my guide: Do You Need Flood Insurance in Bluffton?

What Does It Cost to Own in Hamilton Grove?

Your total cost includes the purchase price, Beaufort County property taxes, homeowners insurance, flood insurance if required or chosen, and HOA dues. Current HOA dues and transfer fees are listed on my Bluffton HOA Fees and Transfer Fees page.

If you are relocating from out of state, property taxes work differently in South Carolina for primary residences versus second homes. My Bluffton cost of ownership guide breaks that down.

What I Like About Hamilton Grove

I've lived in the SC Lowcountry since December 1996, and Buck Island Road has changed a lot in that time. Most of the neighborhoods along it were built in the 1990s and early 2000s. Hamilton Grove gives buyers something that is hard to find in this part of Bluffton: a recently built home with today's floor plans and finishes, close to everyday shopping and a short drive from Old Town Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.

For buyers who would rather spend weekends on the water or the beach than on yard work, the smaller lots are a feature, not a drawback.

What Buyers Should Know Before Choosing Hamilton Grove

• Limited inventory: with 42 homes, there may be months with nothing for sale. Setting up a saved search helps.
• Compact lots: at roughly 0.10 to 0.15 acre, there is limited room for a pool, large garden, or detached workshop, and any exterior improvement is subject to the lot, governing documents, and architectural approval.
• Minimal amenities: the shared amenity is a fire pit area. Buyers who want a community pool should compare other neighborhoods.
• School-hour traffic: Buck Island Road carries school traffic, so expect slower drives at morning drop-off and afternoon pickup.
• Builder warranty: confirm what coverage remains and whether it transfers to you as the next owner.
• Inspections still matter on newer homes: include the roof, HVAC, water heater, drainage and grading around the foundation, and irrigation in your inspection.

Is Hamilton Grove a Good Fit for You?

Hamilton Grove tends to fit buyers who want:

• A single-family home built around 2024 with 3 to 4 bedrooms and a two-car garage
• A smaller yard that takes less time to maintain
• A central Bluffton location close to shopping, Old Town Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island
• A primary residence or second home, especially for buyers relocating to the Lowcountry

Buyers who want a larger lot, room to park a boat at home, or a full amenity package should look at other Bluffton neighborhoods.

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Recent Sales Activity

See what Hamilton Grove homes have sold for over the last 12 months, including size, bedrooms, and sale price.

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