The Farm at Buckwalter Homes for Sale, Bluffton SC

The Farm at Buckwalter: Established Bluffton Neighborhood Near Buckwalter Parkway

The Farm at Buckwalter is a non-gated Bluffton community of single-family homes and townhomes developed by D.R. Horton on approximately 187 acres near Buckwalter Parkway. With more than 500 homes, it offers residents a community pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, lagoons and walking areas.

The agricultural theme shows up throughout the neighborhood, from street names such as Corn Planters Court and Wheat Field Circle to the barn-style clubhouse and grain silo. The location also puts residents close to Buckwalter-area shopping, dining, medical offices and schools.

The Farm at Buckwalter is not gated, and its homeowners association maintains the pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, lagoons and common grounds.

Homes and Construction

The Farm includes both single-family homes and townhomes, with much of the neighborhood featuring two-story plans, vinyl-sided exteriors and traditional Lowcountry suburban styling. Home sizes generally range from about 1,300 to 1,800 square feet in the townhome and earlier single-family sections, with larger single-family homes reaching 2,000 to 3,500 square feet or more in other sections of the community.

Because the neighborhood was built out in phases, buyers will find a range of home ages, floor plans and finish levels across different streets and sections. As with any resale home, condition varies by section and by seller, so an independent home inspection remains an important step regardless of a home's age.

Amenities

The centerpiece of The Farm at Buckwalter is its barn-style clubhouse and grain silo, a nod to the community's agricultural name and theme. Around it, residents have access to a large zero-entry community pool, multiple playground areas, a sports court, and walking trails that wind through the neighborhood's wooded preserves and along its nine lagoons.

HOA and Ownership Costs

The Farm at Buckwalter is governed by an active homeowners association that maintains the pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, lagoons and common grounds.

HOA dues and any transfer fees change over time and can vary by section, so rather than state a figure here, Carl maintains a current Bluffton HOA Fees and Transfer Fees guide with up-to-date figures across Bluffton neighborhoods, including The Farm at Buckwalter. Any exterior changes or lot improvements remain subject to the association's governing documents and architectural guidelines. The community's governing documents also set a 6-month minimum lease term, so rentals shorter than that are not permitted.

Flood Zone Information

Based on current FEMA flood maps, most of The Farm at Buckwalter sits in Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard outside the 500-year floodplain. A portion of the community near its interior lagoons falls in Zone X500, which carries a moderate risk within the 500-year floodplain. No part of the neighborhood shown on the current FEMA map falls within a 100-year floodway or floodplain.

Flood zone designation affects whether flood insurance is required and what it costs, and it can vary lot by lot within the same community. Buyers should confirm the zone for a specific address through FEMA's flood map service or with their lender and insurance agent before making assumptions based on the neighborhood as a whole.

Schools

The Farm at Buckwalter is served by the Beaufort County School District: Bluffton Elementary School, H.E. McCracken Middle School, and Bluffton High School. The community sits directly across Buckwalter Parkway from several public schools (Beaufort County School District can confirm assignment for a specific address).

Location and Drive Times

The Farm at Buckwalter sits off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton, close to Bluffton Parkway shopping and medical offices, with convenient access to Highway 278 for trips toward Hilton Head Island, Old Town Bluffton and Savannah. Approximate drive times from The Farm at Buckwalter are shown below. Traffic and time of day can materially affect travel times.

Is The Farm at Buckwalter a Good Fit for Your Move?

The Farm at Buckwalter tends to make the most sense for buyers who want an established Bluffton neighborhood with community amenities, older growth trees and a straightforward, non-gated setup. It may be worth considering if your priorities include:

• A Bluffton location convenient to shopping, schools, medical offices and everyday services
• A community pool, clubhouse, playgrounds and walking areas
• A choice between single-family homes and townhomes
• A range of home sizes, ages, floor plans and price points
• Convenient access to Hilton Head Island, Old Town Bluffton and the Savannah area

Buyers who specifically want gated access or on-site club amenities will probably find better matches elsewhere in Bluffton.

How The Farm at Buckwalter Compares

Buyers considering The Farm at Buckwalter often also look at other established neighborhoods in and around the Buckwalter Parkway area of Bluffton:

• Woodbridge, a non-gated single-family neighborhood off Buckwalter Parkway with a community pool, clubhouse and playgrounds
• The Willows, a smaller non-gated neighborhood of roughly 212 single-family homes that shares a pool and playground with the adjacent Arbormeade community
• Edgefield, a non-gated neighborhood off Buckwalter Parkway with single-family homes and townhomes and a community pool, playground and clubhouse
• Retreat at Grande Oaks, a newer, smaller single-family neighborhood off Buckwalter Parkway built since 2020

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