Community profile · Bluffton area
Belfair.
Gated community
Belfair is a gated residential community on the mainland between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, with two Tom Fazio golf courses and river frontage along the Colleton River. Wide oak-lined roads and a large equestrian presence set its tone.
Last updated October 2026 By Kim Striker
Where is Belfair located?
Belfair is off Highway 170 south of Bluffton, about 4 miles from the Hilton Head Island bridge and roughly 35 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
| Location | Belfair is off Highway 170 south of Bluffton, about 4 miles from the Hilton Head Island bridge and roughly 35 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. |
| Access | Security-gated at the main entrance on Belfair Way. Residents, property owners, and guests use gate credentials. |
| Golf | Two Tom Fazio-designed courses at The Club at Belfair: the private East Course and the private West Course. |
| Water | River frontage along the Colleton River on the community's western edge; no marina inside the gates. |
| Beach | No beach. Ocean beaches on Hilton Head Island are roughly 20 minutes away. |
| Price range | [VERIFY: current resale price range for Belfair homes and homesites] Verify current figure |
| Annual fees | [VERIFY: current Belfair annual assessment and club membership structure] Verify current figure |
What golf is available?
Two Tom Fazio-designed courses at The Club at Belfair: the private East Course and the private West Course.
What about water access?
River frontage along the Colleton River on the community's western edge; no marina inside the gates. No beach. Ocean beaches on Hilton Head Island are roughly 20 minutes away.
What is the community actually like?
- Two Tom Fazio golf courses
- River frontage along the Colleton River
- Equestrian trails and stables for residents
- A large clubhouse with tennis and swimming
- Close to the Hilton Head Island bridge
What does it cost to live in Belfair?
Purchase price
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Annual carrying cost
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On top of purchase price, remember property taxes (4% legal-residence assessment after filing Form PD-105), flood and wind insurance, and any club dues or resident fees. Every community updates its budget annually, so ask for the current assessment summary and the latest club dues in writing before making an offer.
Compare Belfair with other communities
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Answers
Belfair questions, answered
Is Belfair gated?
Yes, Belfair is a gated community on the mainland between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.
How does golf work at Belfair?
Belfair has two private Tom Fazio courses. Membership at The Club at Belfair is separate from property ownership. [VERIFY: current membership and initiation structure]
Does Belfair have water access?
The community has river frontage along the Colleton River, but it does not operate a marina. [VERIFY: current dock rules on riverfront lots]
What is the annual cost at Belfair?
Belfair has a property owners assessment plus optional club membership with separate golf and social tiers. [VERIFY: current Belfair fees]
What home types are in Belfair?
Single-family homes and homesites on golf, river, and wooded lots, with some villa clusters. [VERIFY: current inventory and price range]
Next step
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