Habersham Land

What Habersham Land does

Habersham Land Company operates a 300-acre master-planned New Urbanism residential community in Beaufort, South Carolina, founded around 2002 by developers Bob Turner and Stephen Davis. The community was designed by Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. using traditional southern town planning principles, featuring walkable streetscapes, parks, greenways, Lowcountry-style architecture, and waterfront amenities along Habersham Creek and the Broad River. The product portfolio includes pre-designed house plans (1,000-3,000+ sq ft, 2-4 bedrooms) offered through an approved builders league (Artisan, Patterson, Gooding, Trask, Brant, Front Light, Watermark, Trinity, Lanthorne, Meritus, Intrinsic), custom home construction, homesite sales requiring Architectural Review Board approval, and the Habersham Marketplace commercial district at 13 Market that provides retail, services, and the M.A.K.E. District for artisan businesses.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer sales model through an on-site sales office at 22 Market in Beaufort, the habershamsc.com website with real estate listings and information request forms, and a realtor portal for agent partnerships. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time home sales and homesite sales, supplemented by Marketplace retail tenant activity. Target customer segments include affluent retirees and downsizers seeking low-maintenance coastal living, families attracted to the walkable New Urbanism lifestyle, and second-home buyers seeking a coastal retreat or investment property. The company has been recognized by Coastal Living Magazine (#4 in Top 20 Places to Live on the Coast), the National Association of Home Builders (Best Neighborhood Design in America), and Southern Living Magazine as South Carolina's premiere Southern Living Inspired Community.

Habersham is privately held and independently operated, with no venture capital, private equity, or parent company ownership disclosed. The Phase 7 (Pondcrest District) expansion is scheduled for 2026, adding new residential acreage, parks, green spaces, a pool complex, luxury apartments, and an expanded M.A.K.E. District, while extending the walkable town fabric to connect Olde Towne and New Towne.

Name

Habersham Land

Legal name

Habersham Properties, Inc.

Website

https://habershamsc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habersham Land Company develops and operates a 300-acre master-planned New Urbanism residential community in Beaufort, South Carolina, selling homes, homesites, and house plans through an approved builders league to affluent retirees, families, and second-home buyers seeking a walkable coastal lifestyle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master-Planned Residential Community

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Land Subdivision (23721), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Planned community development
• Residential real estate
• New Urbanism design
• Custom home building
• Homesite sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaufort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Home Sales: Sale of completed homes and custom home construction on available homesites. Home prices include budget-specific interior and exterior finishes along with 2-car garage. Prices subject to change and do not include homesite.
2. Homesite Sales: Sale of land parcels within the community for home construction. Buyer must complete ARB (Architectural Review Board) approval process before building.
3. Marketplace Retail: The Habersham Marketplace at 13 Market provides retail shops, services, and events of a traditional Main Street within the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Habersham Land is a master-planned community developer that designs, builds, and sells residential homes and homesites within a 300-acre New Urbanism community in Beaufort, South Carolina. The company offers pre-designed Lowcountry-style house plans through an approved Builders League, custom new home construction, and individual homesite sales subject to Architectural Review Board approval. The development features walkable streetscapes, parks, greenways, a commercial Marketplace, and waterfront amenities connecting Olde Towne and New Towne districts.

Product overview

Habersham Land is a planned community developer offering a master-planned New Urbanism residential development in Beaufort, South Carolina. The company provides pre-designed house plans through an approved builders league (Artisan, Patterson, Gooding, Front Light, Brant, Trinity, Watermark, Trask, and others), new home construction, and homesite sales. The 300-acre community features walkable neighborhoods with parks, greenways, commercial marketplace, and waterfront amenities. The product portfolio centers on the Habersham Community as the core offering, supplemented by House Plans (with 50+ designs ranging 1,000-3,000+ sq ft), New Homes, Homesites, the Marketplace commercial district, and Homeowner Amenities. The Pondcrest District represents the upcoming Phase 7 expansion adding new residential and commercial areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House Plans Pre-designed residential house plans available through Habersham's approved Builders League (Artisan, Patterson, Gooding, Front Light, Brant, Trinity, Watermark, Trask, Lanthorne, Meritus, Intrinsic). Plans range from 1,000-3,000+ sq ft with 2-4 bedrooms and feature Lowcountry architectural styling with deep porches, tall windows, and classical detailing.
• New Homes Custom-built single-family homes constructed by approved builders within the Habersham community, featuring Lowcountry architecture with deep front porches, raised foundations for natural air circulation, tall windows, and classical detailing. Home prices include budget-specific interior and exterior finishes along with a 2-car garage.
• Homesites Residential land parcels available for purchase within the Habersham community for buyers who wish to construct a custom home. Buyers must complete the Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval process before building on a purchased homesite.
• Habersham Marketplace The commercial center of the Habersham community providing retail shops, services, eateries, and community events in a walkable Main Street format. Operated as a separate entity at 13 Market, Beaufort, SC, with the M.A.K.E. District supporting artisan and maker businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coastal Living Magazine ranked Habersham #4 in Top 20 Places to Live on the Coast

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational urban planning firm that designed Habersham's original town plan based on New Urbanism principles. Celebrating 25+ years in 2005, DPZ has designed over 300 new and existing communities in the US and overseas.
• Tom Low (Civic by Design)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUsed artistry to help carefully design streets around existing streets and create beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance natural beauty and elegant architecture.
• Eric Moser (Moser Design Group)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes as Town Urbanist providing continued guidance to help create authenticity and special charm in the tradition of beautiful coastal towns.
• Davis & FloydmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRenown commercial civil engineering firm that assisted with site master planning and provided engineering support for multiple phases of development including design, permitting, and construction management services.
• Southern Living Magazine / House PlanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 50 Habersham homes selected from Southern Living House Plan collection. Southern Living created an online collection called 'Houses of Habersham' on their website. Habersham designated as SC's premiere Southern Living Inspired Community.
• James HardieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerica's #1 brand of siding, popular choice among Habersham Home Builders League. Invested over $200MM in R&D. Featured on James Hardie's Building Character Blog 'Home Sweet Hometown' series.
• The Habersham MarketplacecoreOthersSeparate commercial entity at 13 Market, Beaufort SC providing shops, services, and events of a traditional Main Street within the Habersham community. Part of the M.A.K.E. District expansion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Newland Communities: Largest private master-planned community developer in the U.S. with 30+ active communities across the Sunbelt. Comparable in master-planned residential development focus and amenity-led community build-out, though much larger and broader in geographic scale than Habersham.
• Celebration, Florida: Original Disney-developed New Urbanism community in central Florida widely regarded as a foundational master-planned walkable town. Comparable in New Urbanism design philosophy, walkable commercial core, and architectural standards enforced through a review board.

Direct peers

• Sea Pines Resort: Long-running master-planned resort and residential community on Hilton Head Island, SC with extensive amenities, villa and home offerings, and a similar appeal to affluent retirees and second-home buyers. Direct peer for Habersham given the shared Lowcountry coastal location within an hour's drive.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Large master-planned lakefront community in Georgia developed by Reynolds Communities featuring multiple villages, golf, and mixed housing types. Comparable in scale, multi-phase build-out, walkable village design, and amenity-rich model targeting affluent Georgia/Southeast buyers.
• Bald Head Island: Coastal North Carolina master-planned island community with single-family home and home-site offerings, ferry access, and resort amenities. Comparable in coastal residential community positioning, walkable village form, and second-home market orientation.
• Palmetto Bluff: A 20,000-acre master-planned coastal Lowcountry community in Bluffton, SC featuring Wilson architecture, Southern Living Inspired Homes, and a similar walkable village/Marketplace model. Direct competitor for the same affluent retiree and second-home buyer demographic within an hour of Habersham.
• Daniel Island: Master-planned New Urbanism community in Charleston, SC developed by the Daniel Island Company with walkable town design, parks, and a commercial center. Highly comparable in urban form factor, target buyer demographic, and Charleston-area coastal position to Habersham.
• Kiawah Island: Iconic master-planned coastal SC island community with multi-decade build-out history, golf amenities, and resort-style real estate offerings. Competes head-to-head with Habersham for second-home and retirement buyers seeking South Carolina Lowcountry coastal living.
• Southern Village (Chapel Hill): Award-winning New Urbanism community in Chapel Hill, NC built around walkable village design, a marketplace commercial area, and traditional home architecture. Direct comparable for the Habersham New Urbanism-with-Marketplace model although based in NC rather than coastal SC.

Regional players

• Mount Pleasant (East Cooper): Charleston-area coastal residential market drawing affluent families and retirees with waterfront amenities and historic Lowcountry character. Comparable buyer demographic and Lowcountry architectural cues, though not a single master developer with New Urbanism design standards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/habersham
• Facebookfacebook.com/HabershamSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habersham-land-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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