$1,375,000
About this home
Looking for the convenience of one-level beach living without sacrificing location or investment potential? Located in North Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island, this rare 7th-row beach home offers the perfect combination of privacy, flexibility, and proven rental performance just a short stroll to the sand. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 18 Sandpiper Street sits on an oversized wooded homesite nearly double the average lot size in Forest Beach providing exceptional privacy and ample room to create your dream outdoor oasis, including the addition of a private pool. One-level homes this close to the beach are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this an ideal choice for those seeking easy, low-maintenance living without the stairs or upkeep of a much larger home, while still enjoying all the benefits of a premier beachside location. The grandfathered detached shed offers a unique opportunity to be reimagined as a garage, workshop, or future pool house. Inside, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan features multiple living areas, a bright Carolina Room, a spacious patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, an outdoor beach shower, and generous parking. The peaceful, natural setting feels worlds away while remaining just moments from the beach, Coligny Plaza, shopping, and dining. The home has a strong history of owner-managed VRBO rentals, generating around $60,000 annually, while still serving as a comfortable private retreat. Whether you're searching for a lock-and-leave second home, a proven investment property, or the opportunity to create your own beach escape, 18 Sandpiper Street offers an increasingly rare combination of location, livability, and future potential in one of Hilton Head Island's most desirable beach communities.
Property details
- MLS
- Lowcountry Regional MLS (Beaufort-Jasper County REALTORS®)
- MLS #
- 194467
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- North Forest Beach
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 265
- On market date
- February 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.34 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
Walkability
Blended score for Hilton Head Island's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Lowcountry Regional MLS (Beaufort-Jasper County REALTORS®) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 3 days ago.
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