DATAW ISLAND CLUB INC

What DATAW ISLAND CLUB INC does

Dataw Island Club Inc operates a private gated residential community of approximately 1,100 planned single-family homes on 870 acres of St. Helena Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, originally acquired and developed by Alcoa Properties Inc beginning in 1983. The community delivers a vertically integrated lifestyle platform centered on 36 holes of championship golf (Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills designs), a full-service deep-water marina with haul-out capacity up to 50 tons, 8 Har-Tru tennis courts, a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse with dining and ballroom facilities, a Cybex-equipped fitness center with indoor pool, and ancillary amenities including pickleball, bocce, croquet, kayak launch, and walking trails.

The business operates through three revenue streams: (i) one-time real estate sales of single-family homes ($400,000-$2,000,000+) and homesites ($25,000-$500,000+), distributed through an on-site sales team staffed by two original members with 30+ years of community-specific experience and via the Lowcountry Regional MLS; (ii) recurring mandatory club membership fees paid by all residents; and (iii) recurring quarterly HOA fees of approximately $1,022.25 per property for common-area maintenance. The target customer is affluent individuals and couples seeking premium coastal Lowcountry living with bundled recreational amenities. Sales and marketing run through discoverdataw.com, an active Facebook presence, the LRMLS, and a dedicated real estate team led by agent Trudy Arthur.

The company is privately held with Alcoa Properties Inc as parent/developer, operates with a staff of approximately 40 employees, and carries a heritage narrative dating to 1685 that is leveraged in its brand positioning. Both Dataw Island and Beaufort, SC consistently rank high on national lists of preferred places to live, supporting premium pricing and a stable resident base.

Name

DATAW ISLAND CLUB INC

Legal name

Dataw Island Club Inc

Website

https://discoverdataw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dataw Island Club Inc operates a 870-acre private gated residential community of about 1,100 homes in Beaufort, South Carolina, offering luxury coastal living bundled with championship golf, marina, tennis, and clubhouse amenities for affluent buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Residential Community / Luxury Real Estate

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Private gated community
• Luxury residential real estate
• Championship golf courses
• Marina and boating services
• Club membership amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Helena Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales: Sale of single-family homes and homesites within the gated community. Homes range from $400,000 to $2,000,000+; homesites from $25,000 to $500,000+. Revenue is one-time at point of sale.
2. Club Membership Fees: Mandatory club membership required for all residents. Provides access to golf courses, tennis, marina, fitness center, clubhouse dining, and other amenities.
3. HOA Fees: Homeowner association fees charged quarterly at approximately $1,022.25 per quarter for maintenance of common areas and community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dataw Island Club Inc operates a private gated residential community on 870 acres in Beaufort, South Carolina, selling single-family homes ($400,000 to $2,000,000+) and homesites ($25,000 to $500,000+) to individual buyers. Mandatory club membership provides access to two 18-hole championship golf courses, a full-service deep-water marina, Har-Tru tennis facilities, a 25,000 sq ft clubhouse with dining and fitness amenities, and HOA-maintained common areas. The community blends historic plantation heritage with resort-style coastal living.

Product overview

Dataw Island is a private gated residential community offering a comprehensive coastal living experience. The portfolio includes a core master-planned community with single-family homes and homesites for sale, complemented by extensive recreational amenities including two championship golf courses (Morgan River by Tom Fazio and Cotton Dike by Arthur Hills), a full-service deep water marina with 50-ton haul-out capacity, a 25,000 sq ft clubhouse with dining and fitness facilities, Har-Tru tennis courts with pickleball and bocce. The community spans 870 acres with approximately 1,100 planned single-family homes, targeting buyers seeking luxury Lowcountry coastal lifestyle.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dataw Island Private Residential Community A gated private residential community located in Beaufort, South Carolina, offering single-family homes, homesites, golf courses, marina, and club facilities for resort-style coastal living.
• Single-Family Homes for Sale Luxury single-family homes priced from $400,000 to $2,000,000+ available as move-in-ready properties with golf, lagoon, marsh, tidal creek, or waterfront views within the gated community.
• Homesites / Land Parcels for Sale Vacant buildable land parcels priced from $25,000 to $500,000+ in golf, lagoon, marsh, tidal creek, and deep-water settings within the gated community.
• Championship Golf Courses (Morgan River and Cotton Dike) Two 18-hole championship golf courses (36 holes total) designed by Tom Fazio (Morgan River) and Arthur Hills (Cotton Dike), offered to club members and residents.
• Full-Service Deep-Water Marina Deep-water marina with wet slips, dry storage, haul-out capacity up to 50 tons, concrete floating docks, fuel, and full-service boat yard for resident and club-member boaters.
• Clubhouse, Fitness Center, and Social Amenities 25,000 sq ft clubhouse with ballroom, casual and formal dining, pro shop, swimming pool, croquet greens, pickleball and bocce courts, plus a community fitness center featuring Cybex equipment, indoor pool, dance and aerobic studio, massage and spa services, and a Visual Art Center.
• Tennis Facilities Eight Har-Tru tennis courts (four lit for evening play) offering championship-level tennis for residents and club members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alcoa Properties, Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 1983Acquired Dataw Island in 1983 by Alcoa Properties, Inc., which developed the island into a private residential community. Alcoa was the developer that transformed the former plantation and hunting preserve into the master-planned gated community it is today.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kiawah Island Club: Luxury private residential club community on Kiawah Island, SC, featuring championship golf, marina, tennis, and resort amenities. Most directly comparable to Dataw as a coastal Carolina private club with mandatory membership and similar price points.
• Palmetto Dunes: Oceanfront resort and residential community on Hilton Head Island, SC, with three golf courses, tennis, marina, and vacation rentals. Comparable Lowcountry destination offering similar golf/marina/real estate combination.
• Daniel Island Club: Private club community in Charleston, SC, with two golf courses, tennis, fitness, and pool amenities anchored to a master-planned residential development. Comparable to Dataw's mandatory club membership tied to a master-planned coastal residential community.
• Wild Dunes Resort: Private resort and residential community on Isle of Palms, SC, featuring golf, tennis, beach access, and vacation rentals. Comparable to Dataw as a coastal SC community combining real estate with full club amenities.
• Sea Pines Resort: Long-established private residential and resort community on Hilton Head Island, SC, offering golf, marina, beach club, and tennis. Comparable to Dataw as a mature, amenity-rich Lowcountry island community with both real estate and club membership revenue.
• Haig Point: Private island residential and club community on Daufuskie Island, SC, with golf, equestrian, beach club, and ferry access. Comparable to Dataw as a private, low-density South Carolina island community with mandatory club membership.
• Colleton River Club: Private golf club community in Bluffton, SC, featuring two championship courses, clubhouse, and fitness within a gated residential setting. Comparable to Dataw as a private SC golf-centric residential club.
• The Landings on Skidaway Island: Large private gated community near Savannah, GA, with eight golf courses, tennis, marina, fitness, and clubhouses. Comparable to Dataw as a coastal Southeast master-planned community anchored by multiple golf courses and mandatory club membership.
• Wexford Plantation: Private gated golf and country club community on Hilton Head Island, SC, with private harbor and marina. Comparable to Dataw as an affluent SC private club with golf, marina, and luxury residential offerings.
• Belfair: Private golf club community in Bluffton, SC, with two Tom Fazio-designed courses, clubhouse, and gated residential real estate. Comparable to Dataw in target market, amenity mix, and Lowcountry positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DiscoverDataw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dataw-island-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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