Riverbend is a desirable neighborhood in Sun City and known as a more upscale enclave on Route 170 featuring larger homes with larger lots than the rest of Sun City and more mature landscaping. Phase I on the right side of Tidewatch, is comprised of mostly Del Webb homes and Phase II (on the left side of Tidewatch) is mostly custom-built homes. It is a waterfront, gated community near the Okatee (different spelling than Okatie, SC) River headwaters, known for its ideal location and is secluded in a wooded area. Sun City/Riverbend residents have quick access to Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Savannah. Riverbend is a neighborhood in Sun City where each home must have at least one resident at least 55 years of age. No one under 19 may reside in any Sun City neighborhood for more than 89 consecutive days.
This premium gated neighborhood of Sun City has homes built on large lots with landscape, wooded, lagoon and marsh views. Neighborhood amenities include a waterfront clubhouse with a dock (for kayaking, fishing, crabbing, or shrimping), spa (overlooking the marsh) and a year-round heated, saltwater swimming pool. Riverbend residents also enjoy all Sun City Hilton Head amenities including 3 golf courses, 6 year-round heated pools (soon to be 7), 3 restaurants, 540-seat theater, 3000 square foot wood shop, tennis, pickleball courts, and 3 fitness centers. There are more than 150 Sun City Clubs and Groups you can join as a Riverbend resident. Riverbend has a Social Committee which plans several events for the neighborhood residents during the year including Thirsty Thursdays, Mardi Gras, Halloween Costume, & Winter Holiday Parties.
Sun City Hilton Head has been building since 1995 and sits on more than 5,000 acres in Beaufort and Jasper Counties near the beautiful South Carolina coast.
Enjoy the best of Southern living here at Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton, South Carolina! You’ll feel energy and optimism all around you at Sun City Hilton Head. We are a golfer’s paradise (two championship courses, one executive and three clubhouses). With our offerings such as Lake Somerset, outdoor activities, and more than 100 clubs and classes – you will be proud to be a part of South Carolina Lowcountry!
2025 Sun City Closing Fees:
Buyers pay 2025 Sun City Transfer Fee (2/3 of 1% of Sale Price), Community Enhancement Fee $3500 & Administrative Transfer Fee $300 at closing.