4 N Forest Beach Dr #127 · Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

$475,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 518 sqft · Condo public records · 244 Days on market

Built 1979 $917/sqft · at area comps Est $490k · at est.

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• ARV discount +8.9/15.0
• Appreciation +6.6/10.0
• Cash flow +5.0/30.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Rent growth +3.3/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +2.2/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Experіenсe сοastal lіvіng at its best in this ocеаnfront condo located in the highly desired North Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. This fully furnished villa features two private sleeping areas, each with a queen-size bed, offering comfort and flexibility for guests or family. Step outside and enjoy direct beach access and panoramic ocean views, or stroll across the street to Coligny Plaza, home to Hilton Head's best restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With a strong vacation rental history, this property makes an exceptional investment opportunity, second home, or island retreat. Enjoy the ease of owner financing options and immerse yourself in the Hilton Head Island oceanfront lifestyle-where every day feels like vacation.

Key facts

• Oceanfront condo
• Direct beach access
• Community pool

Tags

• OCEANFRONT CONDO
• DIRECT BEACH ACCESS
• PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $475k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-13k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $375k (21.1% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $344k (27.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $344k (27.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 64/100 on livability (#157 in SC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, crime A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
• Beaufort 01 (town): math 42% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #17 of 80 in SC (top 21%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.2%/yr); 838 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 1,824 units permitted in Beaufort County in 2024 (618 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 42% of the median local income ($98k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $19k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $15k appreciation (3.2% local appreciation)).
• Beaufort County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$30k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 244 days — a 12% lower offer ($418k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 11 sale attempts since 17y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Recommended offer $343,657 (27.7% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 244 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 28% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
8. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
10. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
11. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
12. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.72% ✗
• Cap rate: 3.47%
• Cash-on-cash: -10.08%
• DSCR: 0.55
• GRM: 11.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $489,880
• List price: $475,000
• Delta: -3.04%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

3.21% appreciation · 3.23% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -1.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.94×
• Total profit: $-7,480
• Equity at exit: $219,150

10-year hold

• IRR: 3.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.51×
• Total profit: $68,362
• Equity at exit: $342,131

Cash invested: $133,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29928

• Home prices YoY: 1.3%
• Rents YoY: 3.2%
• Active inventory: 838
• Price-to-rent: 11.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,437 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,491
• Tax from tax record: −$593 /mo · $7,112/yr
• Insurance: −$198
• HOA est. from 15 same-building comps: −$550
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$722
• Net cashflow: $-1,117

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,850

Max offer price $277,735

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-848	-5% $-982	+0% $-1,117	+5% $-1,251	+10% $-1,386
Rent	-10% $-1,388	-5% $-1,252	+0% $-1,117	+5% $-981	+10% $-845
Rate	-1.0pp $-877	-0.5pp $-996	base $-1,117	+0.5pp $-1,240	+1.0pp $-1,365

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $118,750
• Closing costs: $14,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
4 N Forest Beach Dr Unit 1436439P Hilton Head Island, SC	1.0	1.0	516	$4,092	$7.93	44d	1	0.03mi
21 Lagoon Rd Unit 1508866P Hilton Head Island, SC	2.0	2.0	742	$2,687	$3.62	14d	1	0.25mi
23 S Forest Beach Dr Unit 1316238P Hilton Head Island, SC	1.0	1.0	645	$3,185	$4.94	21d	1	0.40mi
10 Lemoyne Ave Hilton Head Island, SC	1.0	1.0	500	$1,700	$3.40	14d	1	0.62mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $0 · $0/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $475,000 Active 244 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $475,000 Active 243 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $475,000 Active 242 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $475,000 Active 241 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $475,000 Active 239 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $475,000 Active 238 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $475,000 Active 236 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $475,000 Active 235 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $475,000 Active 234 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $475,000 Active 233 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $475,000 Active 230 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $475,000 Active 229 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $475,000 Active 228 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $475,000 Active 227 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $475,000 Active 226 DOM
16. 2026-04-06
    price $475,000 753-char remark

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    Experіenсe сοastal lіvіng at its best in this ocеаnfront condo located in the highly desired North Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. This fully furnished villa features two private sleeping areas, each with a queen-size bed, offering comfort and flexibility for guests or family. Step outside and enjoy direct beach access and panoramic ocean views, or stroll across the street to Coligny Plaza, home to Hilton Head's best restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With a strong vacation rental history, this property makes an exceptional investment opportunity, second home, or island retreat. Enjoy the ease of owner financing options and immerse yourself in the Hilton Head Island oceanfront lifestyle-where every day feels like vacation.

17. 2026-02-11
    price $485,000 753-char remark

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    Experіenсe сοastal lіvіng at its best in this ocеаnfront condo located in the highly desired North Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. This fully furnished villa features two private sleeping areas, each with a queen-size bed, offering comfort and flexibility for guests or family. Step outside and enjoy direct beach access and panoramic ocean views, or stroll across the street to Coligny Plaza, home to Hilton Head's best restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With a strong vacation rental history, this property makes an exceptional investment opportunity, second home, or island retreat. Enjoy the ease of owner financing options and immerse yourself in the Hilton Head Island oceanfront lifestyle-where every day feels like vacation.

18. 2026-01-07
    price $490,000 753-char remark

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    Experіenсe сοastal lіvіng at its best in this ocеаnfront condo located in the highly desired North Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. This fully furnished villa features two private sleeping areas, each with a queen-size bed, offering comfort and flexibility for guests or family. Step outside and enjoy direct beach access and panoramic ocean views, or stroll across the street to Coligny Plaza, home to Hilton Head's best restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With a strong vacation rental history, this property makes an exceptional investment opportunity, second home, or island retreat. Enjoy the ease of owner financing options and immerse yourself in the Hilton Head Island oceanfront lifestyle-where every day feels like vacation.

19. 2025-10-17
    listed $495,000 Active 753-char remark

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    Experіenсe сοastal lіvіng at its best in this ocеаnfront condo located in the highly desired North Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. This fully furnished villa features two private sleeping areas, each with a queen-size bed, offering comfort and flexibility for guests or family. Step outside and enjoy direct beach access and panoramic ocean views, or stroll across the street to Coligny Plaza, home to Hilton Head's best restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With a strong vacation rental history, this property makes an exceptional investment opportunity, second home, or island retreat. Enjoy the ease of owner financing options and immerse yourself in the Hilton Head Island oceanfront lifestyle-where every day feels like vacation.

20. 2025-08-27
    price $500,000
21. 2025-07-25
    price $510,000
22. 2025-06-04
    price $520,000
23. 2025-02-25
    price $525,000
24. 2025-02-24
    price $544,000
25. 2025-02-12
    price $554,000
26. 2024-10-11
    listed $559,000 Active
27. 2024-08-15
    price $559,000
28. 2024-07-29
    price $614,000
29. 2024-02-13
    price $619,000
30. 2023-11-02
    status Active
31. 2023-10-24
    listed $624,000
32. 2023-09-21
    soldstatus $540,000
33. 2023-09-20
    soldstatus $540,000 Closed
34. 2023-09-08
    status Pending
35. 2023-06-29
    listed $559,500 Active
36. 2023-02-28
    price $564,000
37. 2023-02-10
    price $569,000
38. 2023-01-20
    listed $575,000 Active
39. 2022-06-22
    soldstatus $500,000 Closed
40. 2022-06-20
    soldstatus $500,000
41. 2022-06-01
    historical
42. 2022-05-11
    listed $479,000
43. 2021-09-30
    listed $469,000
44. 2020-12-14
    soldstatus $230,000
45. 2020-12-10
    soldstatus $230,000
46. 2020-03-27
    listed $239,000
47. 2018-05-30
    listed $259,900
48. 2009-10-19
    soldstatus $195,000
49. 2009-10-16
    soldstatus $195,000
50. 2009-01-09
    listed $219,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast SC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $7,112 · $593/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $7,112 · $593/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $41,239
• − Mortgage interest: −$26,607
• − Property taxes: −$7,112
• − Insurance: −$2,375
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,299
• − Management: −$3,299
• − HOA: −$6,600
• − Depreciation: −$13,818
• Taxable loss: −$21,872
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$5,249
• After-tax cash flow: $-8,151/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Beaufort 01
• NCES district ID: 4501110
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 51% ▲ 2.00%
• Median HH income: $57,430
• Composite: 40.56/100
• National rank: #3699
• State rank: #17 of 80 in SC

Livability — Hilton Head Island

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #157
• US rank: #14648

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime A- Employment A+ Housing B- Health & safety F User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hilton Head Island, SC
• County: Beaufort County · 163,770 people
• City population: 40,243
• Metro: Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC
• Population (ZIP): 15,785
• Household income: $97,576
• Rent vs Own: 16.7% rent · 83.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 216.0

Population outlook (Beaufort County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 211,915 people
• By 2030: 227,272 · +7.2%
• By 2040: 253,861 · +19.8%
• By 2050: 275,126 · +29.8%
• By 2075: 311,022 · +46.8%
• By 2100: 321,286 · +51.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (87%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 87% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 2% Black 2% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4% Slovak 4% Romanian 4%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Beaufort

• 2024 margin: R (+14.5) · D 42.1% · R 56.6% · Other 1.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.7pp toward R · 2008: -10.8pp · 2024: -14.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+14.5 2020: R+10.0 2016: R+14.3 2012: R+17.5 2008: R+10.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• Current HPI: 243.4136
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.23%
• Metro: Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Price history

+833.2% since first listed

40 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-06 Price Changed $475,000 RSMLS
• 2026-02-11 Price Changed $485,000 RSMLS
• 2026-01-07 Price Changed $490,000 RSMLS
• 2025-10-17 Listed $495,000 RSMLS
• 2025-08-27 Price Changed $500,000 RSMLS
• 2025-07-25 Price Changed $510,000 RSMLS
• 2025-06-04 Price Changed $520,000 RSMLS
• 2025-02-25 Price Changed $525,000 RSMLS
• 2025-02-24 Price Changed $544,000 RSMLS
• 2025-02-12 Price Changed $554,000 RSMLS
• 2024-10-11 Listed $559,000 RSMLS
• 2024-08-15 Price Changed $559,000 RSMLS
• 2024-07-29 Price Changed $614,000 RSMLS
• 2024-02-13 Price Changed $619,000 RSMLS
• 2023-11-02 Relisted — RSMLS
• 2023-10-24 Listed $624,000 RSMLS
• 2023-09-21 Sold (Public Records) $540,000 Public Records
• 2023-09-20 Sold (MLS) $540,000 RSMLS
• 2023-09-08 Pending — RSMLS
• 2023-06-29 Listed $559,500 RSMLS
• 2023-02-28 Price Changed $564,000 RSMLS
• 2023-02-10 Price Changed $569,000 RSMLS
• 2023-01-20 Listed $575,000 RSMLS
• 2022-06-22 Sold (MLS) $500,000 RSMLS
• 2022-06-20 Sold (Public Records) $500,000 Public Records
• 2022-06-01 Delisted — RSMLS
• 2022-05-11 Listed $479,000 RSMLS
• 2021-09-30 Listed $469,000 RSMLS
• 2020-12-14 Sold (Public Records) $230,000 Public Records
• 2020-12-10 Sold (MLS) $230,000 RSMLS
• 2020-03-27 Listed $239,000 RSMLS
• 2018-05-30 Listed $259,900 RSMLS
• 2009-10-19 Sold (Public Records) $195,000 Public Records
• 2009-10-16 Sold (MLS) $195,000 RSMLS
• 2009-01-09 Listed $219,000 RSMLS
• 1994-12-21 Sold (Public Records) $78,250 Public Records
• 1990-07-22 Sold (Public Records) $74,000 Public Records
• 1984-12-01 Sold (Public Records) $20,750 Public Records
• 1984-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $61,500 Public Records
• 1979-09-01 Sold (Public Records) $50,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $7,112 · +1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.