The Difference Between Beaufort SC and Bluffton SC

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⛳️ Living in Beaufort VS Bluffton SC is a short video about the differences between Beaufort SC and Bluffton SC. John Weber travels to Beaufort to explore the facts on the main differences between the two areas.
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🏆 Living in Beaufort VS Bluffton SC
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[@davidmorrill7499]

Long time Beaufortonian so have a local perspective. Just saw this video and have a few comments. First off, it's the "Point" not the "Old Point" but that's a common mistake non-locals make. You were standing in front of the Lowcountry Produce Market & Cafe, locals call it Lowcountry Produce not the Market & Cafe. Dataw Island and Habersham are both located 7 miles from downtown Beaufort. In my opinion, the biggest difference between Beaufort and Bluffton are the people. Everyone knows each other in Beaufort, you can't go anywhere without seeing someone you know. Bluffton not so much.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

This is a great comment! Thanks so much!

[@ImShellBelle]

Beaufort sounds like my kinda place! I'll be there late April for the first time and excited to actually see what Ive been researching for several years!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@ImShellBelle you’re going to love it,

[@barbarad5414]

David Morrill, I have a question for you: is John Weber pronouncing Beaufort correctly? He's putting a d at the end, not a t. Please advise.... I don't want to be mispronouncing it when I come there.

[@mozman68]

Came back to look at this video again after viewing it 6 months ago before our trip to the area to look for a home. After visiting both areas, we decided on the Beufort area for it's charm, history, access to Hunting Island State Park. Looking in Habersham due it's low HOA cost but great access to the pool, dock, tennis/pickleball, "downtown" (Marketplace) features. There is something about beautiful consistent low country homes with no mailboxes or visible garages (all alley access) that makes it so charming, walkable and great for making new friends. Have since sold our home in MI and hoping to move to the area soon! Thanks for your great videos, John! (and the great camera work by the lovely Mrs. Weber)

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for your kind words! Habersham is lovely!

[@JKBreton]

Thanks John- We visited Beaufort a couple of times and we really loved it; but at the end we still picked Bluffton for its charm (old town), proximity to beach (especially from Moss Creek), 25 mins drive to Savannah, and tons of restaurants to go to by boats including lunch in Beaufort. Can’t wait to finally move to our house in Bluffton!! Thanks John for making these weekly videos...

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you so much for your nice comment!!

[@renaemayfield6011]

Very helpful 👌 planning to drive down from Maryland soon, hoping to find our forever home!

[@JKBreton]

@@renaemayfield6011 good luck!

[@gregkatz5874]

I've heard from friends who live in Bluffton and Beaufort that Bluffton is overcrowded now, as it went through a huge and fast growth spurt. Thoughts?

[@JKBreton]

@@gregkatz5874 it has but that’s true for most of the Lowcountry. Beautiful towns will always be discovered…

[@robertknitzer7588]

I lived along the water on Lady’s Island and loved it. I preferred it over Bluffton as it was smaller and more compact. Wonderful beaches just 25 minutes away too. Both places have a lot to offer. Just depends on individual taste. Charleston is just up the road and Savannah Georgia is just down the road. So much to offer in that area!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Robert! You’re right the area has so much to offer.

[@stacysatterfield2154]

Love Beaufort. My dad used to live near the waterfront. We love Jason's near Duke St. Seafood love scallops. Also love the Nevermore Books on Craven. Yes Robert Smalls and his highway. Gorgious old homes, history. We used to crab at Pidgeon Park. I like Ladies ISLES, Helena Island, Fripp

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for sharing your memories and for watching Stacy!

[@bobkerber3105]

We love these videos that show the surrounding towns. Great job!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Bob!

[@kendoris1316]

Can't believe any real estate video about Beaufort wouldn't include a walk along Chambers park on the river - the heart of Beaufort and home to many of its restaurants that face the water. That really captures the charm of Beaufort. Also the part about Habersham completely left our that it is on the water - it sits on the Broad River, and has a private dock along with the River Retreat area, tennis courts, pool, and many other amenities.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Next time!

[@Slewis71119]

Its Good to see you again John. Thanks again for showing me around in Bluffton.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for the comment Scott!!

[@MrDpena1]

Another great video John. Always enjoy. Thank you.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you so much Dale!

[@stacysatterfield2154]

I totally love the old historic homes in Beaufort. My dad used to take we around and see the gorgious architecture. We're you on Bay St at the restaurant? Robert Smalls is a total hero

[@joemorrow7691]

Great video,,,👍👍,,,,I remember when Habersham was being built,, been going to Beaufort SC since 1984,,,Steamers on ladys Island was Awesome in the 80s 90s,,,Port Royal has some good restaurants,,,it takes awhile to find the local hangouts they are in nooks and crannies,,,, Shrimp Shack way out by Hunting Island was fun at one time,,,alot of movies have be made there,,,have fun people

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching JOe!

[@MonarchRoofing]

Love this! Thank you for this video

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching!

[@missyroades4533]

I have lived in both...I picked Charleston. I loved Beaufort and still do, but the jets are a dealbreaker for me

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Good point!!

[@gregkatz5874]

I love Beaufort because of the jets. It's a great feeling to hear the sound of freedom every day.

[@JillKirchner]

@@gregkatz5874 too bad, we have none

[@ghassanjneinaty4421]

​@@gregkatz5874better for me to hear the calm songs of flying birds rather than noisy jets. Flying birds and even eagles also symbolize freedom

[@gregkatz5874]

@@ghassanjneinaty4421 Without the "sound of freedom" you wouldn't be allowed to hear the birds and eagles. But then again, that's just me.

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

From Beaufort here, I miss it so much! Lost my home to a fire few years ago would do anything to be back in SC!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I'm so sorry about your home. We'd love to have you back in SC!

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam I would love to be back in SC! I just don’t have the money for it right now. I do wish I did.

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

@@TheJohnWeberTeamyeah we are looking back into moving there or Florida my moms still down there she’s a police officer she’s working on buying a house somewhere I don’t know where to be exact I just know it’s in South Carolina. I didn’t know she re-enlisted as a police woman.

[@kincaid934]

Great video John! We are planning on moving to the Hilton Head/Bluffton/Beaufort area and are trying to decide on where we would like to end up. We will actually be first time homebuyers, so we may not be your normal clientele. We would love to see a video on areas your recommend for first time home buyers! As always, love the videos! Thank you for all that you do.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

We have lots of communities for first time home buyers and would love to help you!

[@julianadarrah9812]

This was a great topic and video. Love that area!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Juliana!!

[@JS-lx9fi]

Great video! Thank you.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

glad you like it - thanks for watching!!

[@dianemazzochi1596]

Nice video John!! Good work, good info!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you Diane!

[@michellelefferts]

John, I have a topic suggestion for you. We live in DC. We are used to paying taxes, but we have never lived in a gated community before. Can you give us an overview of the HOA or community fees on Hilton Head Island? What do the HOA fees buy? How much do they tend to increase each year? How are HOA fees calculated? Can you do a comparison of the fees in HHI’s gated communities? Who decides what the HOA fees cover and how do homeowners have a say in what expenses should be covered by the community? We vacationed in Sea Pines for the first time ever in April for our 12 year old twins’ spring break, and kind of fell in love with the area. We don’t golf, but we love to bike and my husband plays tennis. We’re considering retiring to HHI in maybe 7 or 8 years once our kids are off to college. Another good topic might be talking about the cycling community on HHI, if there is one, and the best spots to ride bikes on HHI.

[@lisab2543]

Great suggestion.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Great question!! There are many gated communities on the island. I will put something together and create a video for this! Thanks!!

[@johncorpora3573]

Thanks for the video

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you John

[@jdhjimbo]

This is the video, John, that I was asking for on your other videos. I know Beaufort much better than Bluffton, so love the town. It seems to have more actual historical properties - at least, from what I have seen. I am not really a fan of gated communities, but I do like the new urbanism concept, which I have seen in Pleasant Point (Lady's Island), Mt Pleasant, northeast of Charleston, Habersham, and a few other places. I also like that the beach is right there in the heart of town, without driving to HHI. I love that both Bluffton & Beaufort have easy access to Savannah (for the airport, too), HHI, and Charleston, and also about 3.5 hours to the mountains and beautiful Lake Jocassee and Keowee. I think GVL has developed into a real nice town, too - enhanced by Fluor Field having their own mini- Green Monster, for us Red Sox fans. Columbia & Clemson are handy for us cfb fans, too. The center of SC does not impress me, but I love the Lowcountry, and enjoy the Upstate. I also love the sanity, by which SC is governed, as opposed to the blue state tyrant loons. Let's hope it keeps its charms, despite rising emigration to the Palmetto state. I know you are partial to Bluffton, but you showed Beaufort in a favorable light. Beau-fort in NC, is a pleasant & historic town, but marred somewhat by its proximity to Morehead City and its ugly refineries. I discovered it after a trip to the Outer Banks, and the Cedar Island ferry. I prefer the SC version better, but its North Carolina cousin is still a nice weekend getaway, and a good walking/biking destination. Thanks for the video. I also like neighborhoods without a HOA PUD fee. That adds up, and encourages the nosy, control freaks that love to order others around. There are always a few in every association that make it miserable for others. Habersham is truly gorgeous, but that HOA is a turnoff. Not sure if Battery Point has an HOA. The Point, and places like Tidalholm are spectacular, but quite expensive. I love biking or walking thru the quiet streets and Spanish Moss-strewn trees, where only the clip-clop of a carriage interrupts the silence. I also like that the Bay Street restaurants have that back porch, fronting Waterfront Park. Hunting Island SP is a nice beach, not overrun with crowds, as well!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Wow, what a great comment! I think you are spot on! Thanks!

[@kentuckianaboy]

Love Habersham!!! Charleston has similar Ion across the harbor in Mt. Pleasant. Even up here in Louisville, we have a similar community called Norton Commons.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching

[@paulinepotts9976]

Good video. I am building in Bluffton right now at The Retreat at Grande Oaks. I can’t wait to start my new beginning in this cute town.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Pauline! You are going to love it!

[@JillKirchner]

vote red

[@alvin1039]

John, I recently discovered your videos and love them. I'm an African American man from Chicago. I love the Charleston area and now considering Bluffton and Beaufort. The was flying into Charleston, drive to Savannah, Saint Simon( visiting friends) and to Atl area. I'm drawn to smaller town with beautiful older vibrant downtowns. Unsure if we should be now or wait till next year. Your thoughts? Also all the places we stop, we are looking to move for retirement

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching Alvin!I am glad you are going to check the area out. There is a lot to see here. The market is VERY active now. But it is that way everywhere. I believe this market continues to a while. That is a pure guess. I say, buy now before things go higher!

[@crystal30ish]

Great video!

[@kevinsievert4531]

Suspect that the Robert Smalls story went a little awry as he passed in 1915, a little short of the 2010 date you sited. Old Point, Newpoint, Distant Island, etc. are all the equals of Habersham, but considerable closer. I'm a Beaufort person, because, in large part, one way in and one way out (at least HHI). Also, Bluffton is a new planned community, where the comingling of old and (relatively) old exudes a charm that cannot be replicated in the 2000's. Of course, Burnt Church Distillery may tip things a bit for Bluffton. Can you tell I lived in Beaufort?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Kevin!

[@briankowald6465]

Hi John. New to the area. Liking your videos to learn about the area.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you so much Brian!

[@GM-tu7di]

❤very helpful look at the areas!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you!

[@lynnetudor863]

Oh, I wish you would have done more about Bluffton!!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Maybe next time?

[@brendenweber3018]

It’s weird watching this sense I live in Beaufort and you have the same name as my grandfather

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching, Brenden!

[@rank1839]

Thanks interesting video. I planning on visiting.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@JillKirchner]

try Florida

[@gregkatz5874]

I hear Aiken is the new retirement destination. Thoughts anyone?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

The people moving here are looking for costal living. Aiken is nice though.

[@stacysatterfield2154]

LIKED the video. John there is a really nice restaurant in Bluffton, wish I remembered it's name. Got my sister a gorgious low country cookbook with breath taking artistry, and this particular Bluffton Restaurant is in there. It's a famous Seafood place

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Could it be the Bluffton Seafood House, it's owned by the same family who owns The Bluffton Oyster Factory. Really fresh seafood!

[@stacysatterfield2154]

@John M Weber have you and your wife eaten there?

[@JeffLudy]

Great content! What about major medical needs as we age? I am wanting to be near a larger hospital should I need specialist etc.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you! Savannah is a 1/2 hour away. Charleston and Jacksonville are about 2 hours away. You’ll be able to find a specialist.

[@JeffLudy]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam thank you!

[@nursejill1474]

You may not be impressed with Lady’s Island, but, I was able to sell my working class home in Florida and pay cash for my home. It is safe and pretty. I wish people would stop building this area up. It will definitely lose its charm.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for your comment. I hear you about building the area up. The secret it out!

[@JillKirchner]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam It's sad our state is now turning blue. ugh.

[@suzannequinson8439]

Blackstone's Cafe is another great breakfast spot in Beaufort!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Good one! Thanks Suzanne!

[@BenG123]

Nice video. Fellow Carolinian looking at lots of places. One edit at 7:32, probably should be 1910.Unless Mr Smalls was over 170!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching!! Good catch!

[@Vickette11]

Are there any other master planned communities like habersham in the low country?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

No, Habersham is the only one. Here is a list of there areas. www.dpz.com

[@juliannevadas3809]

Yes, there are in the Lowcountry as a whole. For example I'on in Mount Pleasant, SC, Daniel Island near Charleston, Many more near Charleston area.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@juliannevadas3809 That is correct when you get closer to Charleston you begin to see more.

[@flhxsflhxs5010]

What areas have a nice home for under 350,000?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Not much in Beaufort. Bluffton, yes, not so much in Beaufort

[@lisab2543]

Good morning ☀️ could you do a video on real estate on Daufuskie Island?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Hi Lisa: The only nice area on Daufuskie Island is Haig Point. The other areas got hit hard by the 2008 crash. But a fun video would be to do a Daufuskie Island trip for a day. Cover everything!

[@lisab2543]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam good to know. Never been, but am curious.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@lisab2543 One day I will tell you all about it. Too much to type--

[@JillKirchner]

$$$$$$$$

[@laruesweet4555]

Bluffton has bad traffic too and higher home prices

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for watching and making a comment. yes, prices have gone up, just like we tell everyone. You are right, the traffic can be crazy. I would say the word is out about what a great area this is.

[@ST-xg3gy]

John, does Moss Creek have a garbage pick up service? If not, where do people take their trash?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes, they do. People can also take trash/recycle stuff to the Beaufort County trash area.

[@walterj8150]

2010? 😁😁😁

[@Christopher4278]

I Love Ladysisland 💘 wonderful affordable place to live not like Bluffton and Hilton Head expensive half million dollars home with yearly fees.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I agree, half the bucks! You are still in the Lowcountry!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes you are!!

[@JillKirchner]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam just waiting for the big one! lol!!!

[@TheJswerve]

When did 20 mins become a long drive? That's silly.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching

[@layla302]

For those with children, I would recommend Bluffton over Beaufort. I live in Beaufort, and I can say that we regret not living in Bluffton. The schools are better, the town itself is better, and it’s safer to be honest. Beaufort is only good if you’re someone who can afford to live in a nicer neighborhood, which isn’t an option for most. Realestate is crazy in this county.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennyshepherd8311]

“Thumbs up” for algorithm gain!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

thanks!

[@dallasball6624]

Beaufort ends in a T. Is he saying Buford?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

It does end in a T. You are right, it sounds like a D.

[@ST-xg3gy]

7:33, I'm sorry a Senator until 2010? Did you mean 1910?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Geeze! Did I mess that up? Maybe........

[@irockuroll60]

That slave who stole the ship and freed other slaves…I highly doubt he lived until 2010. He would have been like 170 years old my man.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I was slightly off. Thanks for the comment!

[@rickbrant4285]

Dear Lord, it's BeauforT.. Not BeauforD. hard T. Thanks

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Rick!

[@bevcrabtree6519]

ribaut is pronounced RE-balt ...u is silent..

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

thanks Bev!

[@davidmorrill7499]

Actually it is pronounce Re-bow. Just ask any local. Frenchman Jean Ribaut was one of the original explorers of the area.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@davidmorrill7499 I completely agree!

[@user-xe8ej3ho7j]

That restaurant super mediocre

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching

[@user-xe8ej3ho7j]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam The lack of restaurants there is what kept me moving to that area Is. And actually thought ladies island was fantastic. Also they had a better restaurant on the other side of the bridge

[@scottthomason2635]

This yankee has no clue about Lady’s Island!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

You’ll need to come down and see!

[@JillKirchner]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam where are you from, Mr. Weber? Making some greenbax off lil ole Souf Caolina?

[@f4noil]

Until 2010 for Robert Smalls ? I don't think so!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I should edit that out!