Allston River Bluffs is a gated, 20-homesite community on the Waccamaw River in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, built on the site of the former Waterford Plantation. Every homesite carries a deeded, deep-water boat slip at the community's private marina, and the beaches of Pawleys Island sit about two miles away.
Quick Facts | Detail |
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ZIP Code | 29585 |
County | Georgetown County, South Carolina |
Homesites | Only 20, each at least 1 acre, built on the former Waterford Plantation |
Recent List Prices | Roughly $1.75 million to $2.35 million, averaging near $2.05 million, per current MLS-sourced listings |
School District | Georgetown County School District, Waccamaw school family |
With only 20 homesites in the entire community, availability in Allston River Bluffs can be scarce. Search current listings or contact a local agent to be notified when a property comes up.
Twenty riverfront homesites, one private marina, and a deeded boat slip for every owner
Allston River Bluffs sits between Allston Plantation and Hagley Estates on the south end of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, on land that was once the Waterford Plantation. The gated community was planned at very low density: just 20 homesites, each at least one acre, wrapped around roughly 20 acres of preserved marshland along the Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway.
Every homesite in Allston River Bluffs carries a deeded boat slip with water and electric service at the community's private marina, next to an open-air riverside lodge with a wood-burning fireplace. Homes are custom built rather than drawn from a standard plan set, and recent construction in the neighborhood has ranged from roughly 3,000 to more than 6,000 heated square feet.
Because the community was never built around a golf course or resort amenity package, Allston River Bluffs tends to draw buyers prioritizing privacy, acreage, and direct river access over fairway frontage or a large clubhouse campus.
Each of the 20 homesites includes an assigned, deep-water boat slip with water and electric at the community's private marina on the Waccamaw River.
The community was platted at one acre or larger per lot with no room for future expansion, which keeps inventory scarce and comparable sales limited.
Allston River Bluffs falls within the Georgetown County School District's Waccamaw family: Waccamaw Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Despite its river orientation, the Atlantic Ocean and Pawleys Island's public beach access are only about two miles away.
Life in Allston River Bluffs centers on the Waccamaw River rather than the ocean: sunset views from the community lodge, boats coming and going from the marina, and easy access to inshore fishing and paddling on quiet tidal creeks. The pace suits buyers who want a Lowcountry retreat with both river and beach within a short drive.
Georgetown County overall has a homeownership rate of about 83.5 percent among its housing units, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, well above the South Carolina statewide average, which reflects the area's mix of long-term residents and second-home owners who hold onto property rather than rent it out.
Homeownership rate: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020-2024 five-year estimates.
Allston River Bluffs sits a short drive from Highway 17 business, putting the following within easy reach.
Business addresses and hours confirmed via each business's official website, August 2026.
Brookgreen Gardens hours and admission per Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com, current as of 2026.
All four schools fall under the Georgetown County School District. As with any property purchase, buyers should confirm current attendance zoning directly with the district, since boundary lines can change.
School names, addresses, and ratings sourced from Georgetown County School District (gcsd.k12.sc.us) and Niche.com, August 2026.
Because only 20 homesites exist in the entire community, comparable sales are limited and pricing depends heavily on lot size, river frontage, boat slip condition, and the quality of custom construction rather than square footage alone. Recent MLS-listed properties in the community have ranged from roughly $1.75 million to $2.35 million, averaging near $2.05 million, with homes running from about 3,000 to over 6,000 heated square feet.
Buyers comparing Allston River Bluffs against other luxury options should also review the Pawleys Island luxury homes for sale page, since automated home-value tools often underestimate properties with deeded boat slips, acre-plus lots, or extensive custom upgrades.
Recent list price range: James Schiller Team MLS-sourced neighborhood data, 2026. Homesite count and lot sizes: Coastal Carolinas MLS listing data and multiple neighborhood real estate profiles, 2026.
Taylor Keenan, ABR, The Litchfield Company, a Christie's International Real Estate affiliate, Pawleys Island, SC. Taylor was named 2020 Rookie of the Year by The Litchfield Company and has built a multi-million dollar production record representing buyers and sellers across Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown, including scarce, high-value listings like those in Allston River Bluffs. Reach the Taylor Keenan Team at (843) 630-1166 or through the contact page.
Allston River Bluffs was platted with only 20 homesites, each at least one acre, and no additional lots can be added since the community was built out on the former Waterford Plantation site.
Yes. Each of the 20 homesites includes a deeded, deep-water boat slip with water and electric service at the community's private marina on the Waccamaw River. Buyers should confirm slip dimensions and water depth against their specific vessel before purchasing.
The Atlantic Ocean and Pawleys Island's public beach access are about two miles from Allston River Bluffs, a short drive despite the community's river-facing orientation.
Custom homes in the community have generally ranged from about 3,000 to more than 6,000 heated square feet, since each residence is individually designed rather than built from a standard floor plan.
Allston River Bluffs is zoned for Georgetown County School District's Waccamaw schools: Waccamaw Elementary, Waccamaw Intermediate, Waccamaw Middle, and Waccamaw High School. Buyers should verify current zoning with the district before purchasing.
Taylor Keenan and the Taylor Keenan Team provide local market knowledge and personalized representation for buyers and sellers throughout Allston River Bluffs, Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown.
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Sources: 1. Coastal Carolinas MLS listing data and neighborhood real estate profiles, 2026. 2. James Schiller Team, homesforsalelistings.net, 2026. 3. Georgetown County School District, gcsd.k12.sc.us. 4. Niche.com school ratings, 2026. 5. Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com. 6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates. 7. Frank's Restaurant and Bar, franksandoutback.com. 8. Applewood House of Pancakes, applewoodhouseofpancakes.com. 9. Hammock Shops Village, hammockshops.com. 10. The Litchfield Company, thelitchfieldcompany.com.
14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
