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Explore Compass Point homes for sale in Litchfield by the Sea, featuring Lowcountry-style homes, private beach access, scenic ponds, and Pawleys Island coastal living.

Compass Point at Litchfield by the Sea

Compass Point is an intimate residential community of traditional Pawleys Island-style beach homes located within the private gates of Litchfield by the Sea in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Surrounded by mature Lowcountry landscaping and arranged around a beautifully maintained pond, the neighborhood combines the charm of detached coastal homes with convenient access to the beach, walking and biking paths, fishing areas, tennis and pickleball courts, and the broader amenities of Litchfield by the Sea.

Unlike the larger condominium and villa communities found throughout Litchfield by the Sea, Compass Point offers the privacy, character, and additional living space associated with an individual beach home. Wide porches, coastal architecture, established landscaping, and quiet residential streets create a distinctly Lowcountry atmosphere.

Compass Point is particularly appealing to buyers who want a single-family home environment while remaining inside one of the Pawleys Island area's most recognized gated coastal communities.

Compass Point Homes

Compass Point is composed of detached beach homes designed in a traditional Pawleys Island and Lowcountry architectural style. The community is known for generous porches, coastal-inspired exteriors, and homes positioned around a landscaped pond.

Individual residences vary in size, bedroom count, age, renovation level, furnishings, and view. Depending on the property, features may include:

  • Detached single-family construction
  • Three- or four-bedroom floor plans
  • Multiple bathrooms
  • Traditional Lowcountry architecture
  • Wide covered porches
  • Screened outdoor living areas
  • Open living and dining spaces
  • Full-size kitchens
  • Spacious primary suites
  • Pond, wooded, or landscaped views
  • In-unit laundry
  • Covered parking or garages in select homes
  • Owner storage
  • Outdoor showers
  • Furnished or partially furnished purchase opportunities

Because the homes are individually owned, buyers may find traditionally styled interiors as well as extensively renovated properties with updated kitchens, stone countertops, hardwood or luxury flooring, renovated bathrooms, stainless-steel appliances, contemporary lighting, and coastal furnishings.

Traditional Pawleys Island Architecture

Compass Point's architectural character is one of its strongest distinguishing features.

The homes were designed to reflect the relaxed residential style associated with Pawleys Island and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Wide porches, raised construction in select residences, simple coastal rooflines, and mature landscaping help create a neighborhood that feels residential rather than resort-oriented.

These design elements can provide comfortable outdoor spaces for:

  • Morning coffee
  • Outdoor dining
  • Reading and relaxing
  • Entertaining family and friends
  • Enjoying coastal breezes
  • Watching birds and wildlife
  • Relaxing after a day at the beach

For buyers comparing individual homes, porch configuration, property orientation, landscaping, and pond views can materially influence the overall appeal.

Pond and Lowcountry Setting

Compass Point homes surround a well-maintained pond and are set among lush Lowcountry landscaping.

Depending on location within the community, owners may enjoy:

  • Pond views
  • Mature trees and landscaping
  • Palmettos and native vegetation
  • Coastal birds and wildlife
  • Quiet neighborhood streets
  • Private outdoor living spaces

This setting provides a noticeable contrast to the busier oceanfront condominium areas while keeping owners only a short distance from Litchfield Beach.

The broader Litchfield by the Sea community preserves marshes, lakes, dunes, and maritime forest, with frequent opportunities to see birds, turtles, deer, and other native wildlife.

Private Beach Access

Compass Point homeowners benefit from being inside Litchfield by the Sea, which provides private access to more than a mile of Atlantic shoreline. The community's oceanfront Beach Club includes a large deck and pavilion overlooking the beach.

Residents and eligible guests can enjoy:

  • Swimming and sunbathing
  • Sunrise beach walks
  • Surf fishing
  • Shell collecting
  • Family beach outings
  • Seasonal coastal recreation
  • Relaxing along Litchfield Beach

Compass Point's location offers the privacy of a detached-home neighborhood without giving up convenient access to the ocean.

Walking and Biking Paths

One of the defining lifestyle features of Litchfield by the Sea is its network of scenic paved paths.

Compass Point residents can access more than seven miles of walking paths that travel through lakes, marshes, mature trees, and other preserved areas within the community.

These paths are well suited for:

  • Walking
  • Jogging
  • Bicycling
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Family recreation
  • Traveling between community amenities

The ability to enjoy these activities without leaving the gated property adds to Compass Point's appeal for both full-time and seasonal residents.

Tennis, Pickleball, Fishing, and Crabbing

Compass Point residents are conveniently connected to several recreational amenities within Litchfield by the Sea.

Current community information identifies private tennis and pickleball courts, fishing and crabbing docks, scenic Osprey Lake, and additional outdoor recreation throughout the property.

Amenities include:

  • Tennis courts
  • Pickleball courts
  • Fishing docks
  • Crabbing piers
  • Osprey Lake
  • Walking and biking paths
  • Marsh overlooks
  • Wildlife viewing areas

This variety makes Compass Point attractive to buyers who want more than beach access alone.

Litchfield by the Sea Amenities

Compass Point is part of the larger Litchfield by the Sea community, a private gated coastal development located on the Waccamaw Neck in Pawleys Island.

The Litchfield by the Sea Community Association maintains the main entrance gates and security infrastructure, private roads, the oceanfront Beach Club and deck, fishing and crabbing facilities, walking and biking paths, tennis and pickleball courts, and community-wide landscaping.

Depending on applicable ownership rights and community rules, Compass Point owners may enjoy access to:

  • Gated entry and controlled access
  • Private beach access
  • Oceanfront Beach Club
  • Oceanfront deck and pavilion
  • Tennis courts
  • Pickleball courts
  • Walking and biking paths
  • Fishing docks
  • Crabbing facilities
  • Scenic lakes
  • Marsh overlooks
  • Community landscaping and common areas

Buyers should verify the precise amenity rights, passes, parking privileges, and guest access conveyed with an individual property.

Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach Location

Compass Point is located in the Litchfield Beach area of Pawleys Island along South Carolina's Hammock Coast.

Litchfield by the Sea is positioned on the Waccamaw Neck between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, offering a quiet gated setting while remaining convenient to restaurants, grocery stores, golf courses, medical facilities, boating, parks, and cultural attractions.

Nearby destinations include:

  • Litchfield Beach
  • North Litchfield Beach
  • Pawleys Island beaches
  • Brookgreen Gardens
  • Huntington Beach State Park
  • Atalaya Castle
  • The Hammock Shops Village
  • Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
  • Historic Georgetown
  • Local restaurants and boutiques
  • Grocery stores and medical services
  • Public boat landings
  • Kayaking and fishing opportunities

The combination of a quiet residential setting and convenient regional access helps make Compass Point appealing for year-round and seasonal ownership.

Golf Near Compass Point

Compass Point is especially convenient to many of the Waccamaw Neck's best-known golf courses.

The community's current property information specifically references:

  • Tradition Club
  • Litchfield Country Club
  • River Club
  • Willbrook Plantation
  • Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
  • Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
  • True Blue Golf Club
  • Founders Club at Pawleys Island
  • Heritage Club

Many of these courses are located just across or near Highway 17.

Litchfield by the Sea also highlights River Club, Tradition, The Reserve, and Willbrook Plantation among nearby golf options.

This concentration of golf courses makes Compass Point attractive to buyers seeking a beach-and-golf lifestyle.

Primary Residence, Second Home, or Coastal Investment

Compass Point may appeal to buyers searching for:

  • A Pawleys Island beach home
  • A detached Litchfield by the Sea residence
  • A primary coastal home
  • A Litchfield Beach second home
  • A family vacation retreat
  • A Lowcountry-style beach house
  • A gated-community home
  • A property near golf and the beach
  • A vacation-rental opportunity, where permitted
  • A long-term coastal investment

Litchfield Beach property information specifically identifies Compass Point as one of the individual beach-home communities within Litchfield by the Sea.

Rental eligibility, minimum stays, management requirements, owner-use restrictions, parking regulations, and amenity privileges should be confirmed for every individual property.

Buying a Compass Point Home

When evaluating a Compass Point property, buyers should consider more than asking price and interior finishes.

Important factors may include:

  • Location within the community
  • Pond or landscaped view
  • Bedroom and bathroom configuration
  • Porch and outdoor-living areas
  • Interior renovation history
  • Roof and exterior condition
  • Furnishings and personal property
  • Parking and garage configuration
  • Owner-storage capacity
  • HOA fees
  • Master and individual insurance requirements
  • Flood-zone considerations
  • Association reserves
  • Current or proposed assessments
  • Rental history and restrictions
  • Included Litchfield by the Sea amenities

Buyers should review association documents, budgets, insurance requirements, architectural guidelines, meeting minutes, maintenance responsibilities, rental rules, and amenity rights before completing a purchase.

Selling a Compass Point Home

Successfully marketing a Compass Point property requires emphasizing the qualities that distinguish the community from both oceanfront condominiums and traditional neighborhoods outside the gates of Litchfield by the Sea.

An effective marketing strategy should highlight:

  • Detached single-family construction
  • Pawleys Island-style architecture
  • Wide covered porches
  • Pond or scenic views
  • Interior renovations
  • Furnishings and turnkey condition
  • Private outdoor living spaces
  • Beach-access convenience
  • Walking and biking trails
  • Tennis and pickleball
  • Fishing and crabbing
  • Nearby championship golf
  • Gated Litchfield by the Sea location
  • Rental performance, when applicable

Professional photography, aerial imagery, lifestyle-focused video, accurate pricing, local SEO, targeted digital marketing, and exposure through Christie's International Real Estate can help distinguish a Compass Point home from competing Pawleys Island properties.

Compass Point Real Estate

Compass Point offers a distinctive combination of traditional Pawleys Island-style architecture, detached beach homes, wide porches, scenic pond surroundings, private beach access, extensive walking and biking paths, fishing, tennis, pickleball, championship golf, and the security of gated Litchfield by the Sea.

Its single-family character makes Compass Point especially appealing to buyers seeking more privacy and residential space than a conventional villa or condominium while remaining closely connected to Litchfield Beach.

Whether searching for a primary residence, second home, family vacation retreat, or coastal investment, Compass Point provides an attractive blend of traditional Lowcountry character, recreation, convenience, and Pawleys Island coastal living.

For current Compass Point homes for sale, recent sales, property values, association information, rental considerations, or personalized buying and selling guidance, contact the Taylor Keenan Team with The Litchfield Company | Christie's International Real Estate.

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  • Elevated coastal homes beside a gravel driveway, with a screened porch and flags in the foreground. Sold

    $3,900,000

    580 Parker Dr.

    580 Parker Dr., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 6 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,300 Sq.Ft.
  • Raised coastal house with white-railed porches, central staircase, palm trees, and an American flag. Sold

    $1,300,000

    261 Atlantic Ave.

    261 Atlantic Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 7 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 4,056 Sq.Ft.
  • Low-rise commercial building with a covered entrance, parked cars, and mature trees overhead. Sold

    $1,300,000

    9841 Ocean Highway

    9841 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 6,624 Sq.Ft.
  • Beachfront condominium complex overlooking the ocean, with a circular driveway and landscaped grounds. Sold

    $940,000

    293 South Dunes Dr. Unit: A-32

    293 South Dunes Dr. Unit: A-32, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,626 Sq.Ft.
  • Marathon gas station with a wide blue-and-red canopy and cars parked by the convenience store. Sold

    $825,000

    320 Exchange St.

    320 Exchange St., Georgetown, SC 29440

    • 3,150 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-story condominium building with balconies, palm trees, and a covered entrance. Sold

    $779,000

    709 Retreat Beach Circle Unit: D-1E

    709 Retreat Beach Circle Unit: D-1E, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,650 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray coastal house with a covered upper porch, exterior staircase, and double garage. For Sale

    $760,000

    48 Cottage Dr.

    48 Cottage Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,720 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray coastal townhouse with a raised entry, landscaped shrubs, and water visible beneath and beyond it. Sold

    $725,000

    68 Heron Marsh Dr. Unit: 41

    68 Heron Marsh Dr. Unit: 41, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,350 Sq.Ft.
  • Beachfront Surfmaster condominium towers above a sandy beach at sunset, with ocean and beach umbrellas in view. Sold

    $700,000

    1690 N Waccamaw Dr. Unit: 101

    1690 N Waccamaw Dr. Unit: 101, Garden City Beach, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,570 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick building with a covered entrance and detached garage beside a broad driveway. Sold

    $699,900

    9850 McDowell Short Cut Rd.

    9850 McDowell Short Cut Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,000 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of coastal homes with broad porches, palm trees, and residential streets. Sold

    $685,000

    1020 Ocean Blvd. S Unit: A

    1020 Ocean Blvd. S Unit: A, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,625 Sq.Ft.
  • Tree-lined landscaped street corner with a stop sign and broad grassy lawn. Sold

    $650,000

    S.E. Corner Retreat Beach Circle

    S.E. Corner Retreat Beach Circle, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  • 38 Mandarin Ct. For Sale

    $605,000

    38 Mandarin Ct.

    38 Mandarin Ct., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray raised condominium exterior with landscaped shrubs; a green arrow points to one unit. Sold

    $560,317

    16 Lake View Circle Unit: 91

    16 Lake View Circle Unit: 91, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,224 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story gray-sided and brick home with a covered entry and attached garage. Sold

    $529,000

    553 Heartland Ct.

    553 Heartland Ct., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,719 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray two-story house with a covered porch, two garage doors, and a wide driveway, framed by mature trees and palms. Sold

    $520,000

    38 Mandarin Ct.

    38 Mandarin Ct., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick residence entrance with a dark wood door, paved courtyard, potted plants, and number 11 plaque. Sold

    $518,000

    11 Chapel Creek Rd. Unit: 11

    11 Chapel Creek Rd. Unit: 11, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,950 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story gray house with a covered front porch, red doors, and an attached garage. Sold

    $485,000

    293 Lassoed Circle

    293 Lassoed Circle, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,126 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story coastal home with pink siding, an upper balcony, and a two-car garage framed by palm trees. Sold

    $482,000

    140 Splendor Circle

    140 Splendor Circle, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,095 Sq.Ft.
  • Wooded street-front lot shaded by mature trees, with a sidewalk and yellow fire hydrant. For Sale

    $450,000

    Portion Wall St.

    Portion Wall St., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  • Gray two-story home with a green metal roof, covered porch, white picket fence, and pond behind it. Sold

    $439,900

    4411 Bed Straw Ct.

    4411 Bed Straw Ct., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,745 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-level townhouse with covered porches, white railings, red shutters, and ground-level garages. Sold

    $435,000

    1027B Lakeside Dr. Unit: B

    1027B Lakeside Dr. Unit: B, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,250 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray two-story house with brick lower facade, two-car garage, and wide concrete driveway. Sold

    $415,000

    510 Antebellum Ln.

    510 Antebellum Ln., Georgetown, SC 29440

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,962 Sq.Ft.
  • Light-colored home with two garage doors, roof dormers, and a curved front lawn. Sold

    $413,835

    500 Aft Ct Unit: 102

    500 Aft Ct Unit: 102, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,802 Sq.Ft.
  • Blue two-story house with a white-railed front porch, set among tall pine trees. Sold

    $395,000

    116 Great Lakes Rd.

    116 Great Lakes Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,900 Sq.Ft.
  • Mint-green coastal house with yellow shutters, a metal roof, palm trees, and an American flag. Sold

    $392,000

    235 Waties Dr.

    235 Waties Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,521 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray multi-unit building with white trim, blue doors, and an open exterior stairwell beneath mature trees. Sold

    $390,000

    264 Alexandria Dr. Unit: 12

    264 Alexandria Dr. Unit: 12, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,060 Sq.Ft.
  • Beige townhouse behind a white picket fence, framed by a large oak draped in Spanish moss. For Sale

    $374,999

    1970 Governors Landing Rd. Unit: 113

    1970 Governors Landing Rd. Unit: 113, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,628 Sq.Ft.
  • Homes beneath spreading live oaks and Spanish moss in a leafy residential setting. Sold

    $350,000

    80 Island Sign Pl.

    80 Island Sign Pl., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,622 Sq.Ft.
  • Wooded lot with mature trees along a paved road. Sold

    $340,000

    Lot 4-B Wall St.

    Lot 4-B Wall St., Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  • House exterior with brick entry, blue front door, double garages, landscaped garden, and green lawn. Sold

    $329,000

    420 Warrington Way Unit: 420

    420 Warrington Way Unit: 420, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,850 Sq.Ft.
  • Attached brick homes with white garage doors, wide driveways, and landscaped lawns. Sold

    $320,000

    139 Chenoa Dr. Unit: 9 B

    139 Chenoa Dr. Unit: 9 B, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,429 Sq.Ft.
  • Three-story green and tan condominium building with balconies, palm trees, and a central entry marked 35. Sold

    $304,900

    35 Delray Dr. Unit: 1-D

    35 Delray Dr. Unit: 1-D, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,277 Sq.Ft.
  • Attached homes with white siding, brick accents, and garages beside palm trees and a landscaped driveway. Sold

    $300,000

    718 Botany Loop Unit: 718

    718 Botany Loop Unit: 718, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,309 Sq.Ft.
  • Wooded vacant lot beside a paved road, with a post and rope marking the roadside boundary. Sold

    $287,500

    Tract C-1 Windsor Dr.

    Tract C-1 Windsor Dr., Georgetown, SC 29440

  • Peach single-story home with a white double garage and covered porch in Allston Plantation. Sold

    $280,000

    108 Kenzgar Dr.

    108 Kenzgar Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,480 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story townhouse with cream siding, brick facade, dark shutters, and landscaped shrubs around the covered entrance. Sold

    $258,000

    3557 Chestnut Dr. Unit: 3557

    3557 Chestnut Dr. Unit: 3557, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,400 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story gray home with an oval glass front door, white fence, and curved driveway. Sold

    $255,000

    2958 Mary Hines Ln.

    2958 Mary Hines Ln., Georgetown, SC 29440

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,260 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story tan condominium building with white balconies, front staircases, and garages, viewed from above. Sold

    $252,500

    924 Jackline Place Unit: 202

    924 Jackline Place Unit: 202, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,405 Sq.Ft.
  • Beige residence with green shutters, covered porch, and a prominent white staircase. Sold

    $240,000

    1015 Blue Stem Dr. Unit: 38c

    1015 Blue Stem Dr. Unit: 38c, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,050 Sq.Ft.
  • Three-story condominium building with balconies beside a lake and landscaped grounds. Sold

    $240,000

    398 Blue Stem Dr. Unit: 59-F

    398 Blue Stem Dr. Unit: 59-F, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 850 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-unit brick residence with a covered entrance marked 4310, framed by a large tree and landscaped grounds. Sold

    $230,000

    4310 Lotus Ct. Unit: A

    4310 Lotus Ct. Unit: A, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,450 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of a vacant land parcel outlined in black beside a curving road and wooded areas. Sold

    $201,000

    TBD Lot 4 Trey Ave.

    TBD Lot 4 Trey Ave., Georgetown, SC 29440

  • Coral Beach Resort entrance beneath projecting blue-glass window panels and flags. Sold

    $133,000

    1105 S Ocean Blvd. Unit: 848

    1105 S Ocean Blvd. Unit: 848, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

    • 1 Bath
    • 375 Sq.Ft.
  • Blue two-story townhomes with white balconies, front shrubs, and a paved parking area. Sold

    $131,500

    210 28th Ave. S Unit: 5

    210 28th Ave. S Unit: 5, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 630 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story building under construction with dark siding, light roofs, and a tree in front. For Lease

    $3,125/mo

    5100 Highway 17 Bypass

    5100 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    • 2,500 Sq.Ft.
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