Washington Square Bluffton SC | Townhomes & Community Guide

What Is Washington Square?

Washington Square is a mixed-use development off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton, SC, near Woodbridge and Berkeley Place. Its residential section includes 58 fee simple townhomes built by Logan Homes beginning in 2023. The development also includes retail, restaurants, offices and medical services. The townhomes are not gated and have no community recreational amenities.

Townhomes are owned fee simple, meaning you own the unit and the land beneath it. The association handles roof maintenance, landscaping and the termite bond, which is a big part of the appeal.

Where Is Washington Square Located?

Washington Square sits along Buckwalter Parkway, one of Bluffton's main north-south roads, between US Highway 278 and May River Road (SC-46). Coffee, dining, a private preschool, medical offices and service businesses operate within the development itself, and grocery stores, shopping and additional medical facilities are a short drive away along Buckwalter Parkway and Bluffton Parkway.

Approximate Drive Times

Traffic and time of day can materially affect travel times.

What Are the Townhomes Like?

Every townhome has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a one-car garage, with sizes ranging from about 1,716 to 1,952 square feet. All are two-story, with the primary suite on either the first floor or the second floor depending on the floor plan. Homes with the primary suite on the first floor also can have additional bedrooms, a loft and a flex space upstairs. Driveways provide parking for a second vehicle. Screened porches are common, and some units back to a lagoon.

Because the homes are newer, inspection focus shifts from age-related wear to workmanship: HVAC, water heater, roof, drainage around the foundation, and any open builder warranty items.

What Does the HOA Cover?

According to the association's management company, dues include:

• Capital reserve
• Common area insurance only
• Electric, water and sewer for common areas
• Landscaping
• Management fee
• Private road maintenance
• Roof maintenance
• Termite bond

Dues cover common area insurance only. Review the association's master insurance policy to see what building coverage it provides and what you need to insure yourself, and get an insurance quote before you write an offer.

Current dues and the owner transfer fee are listed on my Bluffton HOA and transfer fee guide.

Key Community Rules

• Covenants and restrictions apply.
• Minimum lease term of 12 months.
• Pets allowed, subject to a leash law.
• Motorcycles allowed.
• No timeshare or interval ownership.

What Flood Zone Is Washington Square In?

As of October 20, 2026, the townhomes along Bleecker Street South and Ludlow Street sit in FEMA Flood Zone X, outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area. A Zone X500 area runs along the western edge of the development. Lenders generally do not require flood insurance in Zone X, though many owners carry it anyway. Confirm the zone for a specific address before closing. More on coverage in my Bluffton flood insurance guide.

What I Like About Washington Square

What Buyers Should Know Before Choosing

• No amenities. There is no community pool, clubhouse, fitness room or playground.
• One-car garage. A second vehicle uses the driveway.
• Commercial neighbors. Retail, dining and office uses share the site, which means more daytime activity and traffic than a purely residential street.
• Insurance. Review the master policy to see what building coverage the association carries and what you insure individually.
• No short-term rentals. The 12-month minimum lease rules out vacation rental strategies.
• Association financials. Look past the monthly dues to the HOA financials, reserve account balance, insurance deductibles and any potential special assessments.
• Short resale history. With construction starting in 2023, there are fewer resales to price against.

Is Washington Square a Good Fit?

Washington Square is worth considering if you want a newer Bluffton townhome, including floor plans with a first-floor primary suite, with roof maintenance and landscaping handled by the association. Buyers looking for recreational amenities, a larger private yard or a two-car garage may find a better fit elsewhere.

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