Riverton Pointe Homes For Sale in Hardeeville, SC

Riverton Pointe at a Glance

• LocationHardeeville, SC, off Highway 278 near I-95, roughly 14 miles from Hilton Head Island beaches (about a 35 minute drive)
• Community TypeStaff-gated, master-planned golf and amenity community
• Golf18-hole Jack Nicklaus Design golf course, semi-private with optional membership
• BuilderToll Brothers, three active new-home collections
• Home SizesRoughly 1,700 to over 3,500 square feet
• Home StylesSingle-story New Traditional homes and estate homes with first-floor primary suites, with some attached housing available as resale from earlier phases
• School DistrictJasper County School District; confirm current school assignments directly with the district for the specific property
• HOA & Club FeesVary by collection and membership type, see the Lowcountry HOA & Transfer Fee Guide

Life in Riverton Pointe

Riverton Pointe is a resort-style, staff-gated golf community in Hardeeville, South Carolina, built around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus's Nicklaus Design studio. The community sits just off Highway 278 near Interstate 95, giving residents an easy drive to Hilton Head Island's beaches, downtown Bluffton, historic Beaufort, and the shopping, dining, and airport access of Savannah, Georgia. Sidewalk-lined streets trace past lakes, wooded home sites, and fairway views, connecting neighbors to a clubhouse, pool complex, and sports courts without ever leaving the gate.

For buyers relocating from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Midwest who want the Lowcountry lifestyle, golf course living, and low-maintenance single-story floor plans without the higher entry price of an island address, Riverton Pointe is one of the more compelling values in the greater Hilton Head and Bluffton real estate market. It offers the amenity-rich, active lifestyle of a private club community with a Hardeeville location that keeps land and construction costs more accessible than comparable communities closer to the beach.

Riverton Pointe has continued expanding its club facilities, including a new Lowcountry-style clubhouse built around dining, member events, golf, and outdoor gathering spaces. The clubhouse is open and adds a full-service restaurant, an expanded golf pro shop, and additional pickleball and tennis courts to the existing amenity package. That kind of ongoing capital investment is a good sign for buyers thinking about long-term value and club stability, and it is the sort of detail worth asking about directly when you are comparing gated communities in Jasper and Beaufort counties.

Amenities and Golf Club Membership

Riverton Pointe's social hub is the Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club, which owns and operates the community's amenities. A social club membership gives residents access to the fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and the on-site restaurant, currently The Waterview Grill overlooking the 18th hole. An optional golf membership adds access to the 18-hole Nicklaus Design course, which measures more than 7,300 yards from the back tees and plays from five sets of tees so it works for golfers of every skill level. The fitness center runs over 3,000 square feet with strength and cardio equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training available on site.

Golf and Water Views

Part of what draws buyers to Riverton Pointe is the scenery. Home sites throughout the community back up to the golf course and community lagoons. Many floor plans are designed around covered porches and patios built for enjoying those views year-round. For buyers coming from busy Northeast or Mid-Atlantic areas of the country, this kind of everyday view is often the difference between a house and the retirement lifestyle they actually pictured.

Home Collections in Riverton Pointe

Toll Brothers currently markets three new-home collections in Riverton Pointe: Championship, Lowcountry, and Shoreside, giving buyers a range of sizes and price points within the same gated community. Resale inventory may include homes or attached housing from earlier phases of the community. Current base prices begin in the upper $400,000s, although many new-construction homes in Riverton Pointe fall between approximately $600,000 and $900,000 depending on the collection, home site, size, and selected upgrades. Because pricing and available inventory shift with the market, always confirm current listings rather than relying on published ranges.

Earlier phases of Riverton Pointe also included a Towns Collection of carriage-style townhomes. These are no longer part of Toll Brothers' active new-home offering, but may still appear as resale listings within the community.

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Getting Around From Riverton Pointe

Riverton Pointe is marketed as approximately 14 miles from Hilton Head Island, but buyers should expect the practical drive to the beach to be closer to 35 minutes under ordinary conditions and longer during peak visitor traffic. Mileage alone does not tell the full story here, so it is worth planning around actual drive time rather than distance on a map.

Riverton Pointe sits close to Highway 278 and I-95, which makes day-to-day errands easy and keeps the wider Lowcountry and Savannah, Georgia within comfortable reach. Publix, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and a Walmart Supercenter are all a short drive away at New River Crossing and along Highway 278, so residents are not dependent on a long trip for routine shopping.

• Hilton Head Island beaches: approximately 35 minutes
• Old Town Bluffton: approximately 20 minutes
• Historic Savannah, GA and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport: approximately 35 minutes
• Historic Beaufort, SC: approximately 35 minutes

Access to both Bluffton and Hilton Head Island runs through Highway 278, so travel time depends heavily on traffic along that route, particularly during spring and summer weekends, holiday weeks, and the daily commute windows. This is normal for any community west of the bridges, not a downside unique to Riverton Pointe, but it is worth experiencing firsthand at different times of day before you buy. Drive times will vary depending on traffic and the exact home site within the community, so treat these as planning estimates rather than guarantees.

Riverton Pointe falls within the Jasper County School District. Always confirm current school assignments directly with the district for the specific property, since attendance zones can change.

What Out-of-State Buyers Should Know

Riverton Pointe spans homes built from the early 2000s through new construction still being completed today, so the age, systems, and finishes vary significantly from one address to the next. A few Lowcountry-specific facts worth keeping in mind as you compare homes:

• Coastal heat, humidity, and salt exposure can shorten HVAC life. Confirm the age, maintenance history, efficiency, and condition of each system rather than judging it by age alone.
• Roof condition and remaining useful life can affect both inspections and insurance availability. Obtain the roof age, permit history when available, and an insurance quote early in the contract period.
• Termite protection is a normal Lowcountry ownership issue. Ask whether the home has an active termite bond, whether that bond is transferable, and what it covers.
• For both new construction and resale homes, confirm warranties, drainage, grading, moisture conditions, major-system ages, and any homeowner maintenance responsibilities before closing.

Run the Full Cost Before Comparing Prices

A Riverton Pointe home may appear more affordable than a comparable home closer to Hilton Head Island, but purchase price is only part of the comparison. Riverton Pointe is in Jasper County, so buyers should calculate address-specific property taxes, HOA dues, required social membership costs, optional golf expenses, insurance, transfer fees, and any new-construction charges before deciding which community offers the better value.

I can help you put those numbers side by side before you commit to a home.

Buying New Construction in Riverton Pointe

Toll Brothers' sales representatives are knowledgeable about the homes and community, but they represent the builder. Buyers can have their own real estate broker help evaluate the lot, contract, incentives, upgrades, inspections, financing terms, and eventual resale considerations. It is best to involve your broker before your first visit or online registration so your representation is properly documented.

None of this is meant to create worry, it is simply the same due diligence I walk every buyer through before they commit to a home in this market. I would rather you know these things up front than discover them after closing.

Is Riverton Pointe a Good Fit for You?

Riverton Pointe may be a strong fit if you want a newer single-story home, an active golf and social lifestyle, and convenient access to Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and Interstate 95 without living directly on the island.

The best choice depends on more than the house. I help buyers compare the complete cost, location, club structure, home-maintenance profile, and day-to-day lifestyle before making a decision.

Local guide reviewed July 2026. Community features, builder offerings, club rules, fees, pricing, and school assignments can change. Confirm current details before purchasing.