Southern Visions Realty continues to expand its leadership in affordable housing development in South Carolina, playing a key role in the newly launched Northpoint workforce housing community in Hilton Head Island while building on the success of our established Pleasant Place development in Lexington, SC — and prior affordable housing partnerships across the state.
As housing affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges across South Carolina — particularly in high-demand coastal and tourism-driven markets — projects like Northpoint represent meaningful, forward-thinking solutions.
Northpoint On Jarvis Creek: A First-of-Its-Kind Workforce Housing Development in Hilton Head Island
The Northpoint development on Hilton Head Island recently celebrated its official groundbreaking, marking a major milestone in expanding workforce housing opportunities in Beaufort County.
This project represents a true public-private partnership. The Town of Hilton Head Island collaborated closely with development and financial partners including OneStreet Financial, RBC, First Citizens Bank, DTJ Design, and numerous other stakeholders to bring the project to life.
David H. Dixon, Senior Managing Partner at OneStreet Financial, reflected on the significance of the milestone:
“We’re all super grateful and excited to finally get Northpoint underway, after more than three years of work by a great and sizable team. The Town of Hilton Head Island, OneStreet, RBC, First Citizens and DTJ Design and many others worked hard to make this first-of-its-kind development a reality. Because nothing like this has been done before, there were many months along the way when we didn’t know exactly how to put it all together — but we believed we could, and here we are.”
Northpoint is considered a first-of-its-kind development for the island, designed specifically to address the critical need for attainable rental housing for working families. As Hilton Head Island continues to experience economic growth and tourism expansion, workforce housing has become essential to sustaining the island’s long-term vitality.
The community provides housing options for teachers, healthcare professionals, hospitality employees, municipal workers, and other essential members of the community — helping ensure that those who serve Hilton Head Island can live within the community they support.
Southern Visions Realty’s Broker-in-Charge, Robby Wilkins, and Gregory Wilkins, Owner and Head of Acquisitions and Development, served as both Partners and Brokers on the Northpoint project, providing leadership in real estate strategy, coordination, and overall development execution. Their involvement reflects Southern Visions Realty’s growing role in complex, collaborative housing initiatives across South Carolina.
Northpoint: From Commute to Community
On Hilton Head Island, Northpoint on Jarvis Creek reflects a deeper commitment: creating an interconnected neighborhood specifically for the people who serve the island every day.
The intention is straightforward:
● Shorter commutes
● More time at home
● Greater stability for families
● A stronger, more resilient community, economy and environment
Set near Jarvis Creek, the neighborhood is designed with sensitivity to its surroundings — honoring the Lowcountry landscape while providing high-quality rental homes built to last. Careful site planning, durable materials, and long-term stewardship guide every decision.
Northpoint is not a temporary solution. It is a long-term investment in the island’s vitality.
Pleasant Place and Prior Affordable Housing Partnerships: A Proven Model
Southern Visions Realty’s commitment to affordable housing began years earlier with the development of Pleasant Place in Lexington, South Carolina — and through previous partnerships delivering workforce housing in other growing communities.
Located at 1409 Pisgah Church Lane, Pleasant Place is a 39-unit all-brick duplex apartment community designed to provide high-quality, energy-efficient rental housing in Lexington County.
The development features:
● 3-bedroom, 2-bath units (1,191 square feet)
● 2-bedroom, 1-bath units (1,042 square feet)
● Energy-efficient construction
● Stainless steel appliances
● Granite countertops
● Veneer hardwood flooring
● Durable all-brick exterior construction
Conveniently located near Rawl Road and Pisgah Church Road — directly across from Pleasant Hill Elementary School and close to major retail amenities — Pleasant Place has remained fully occupied, demonstrating sustained demand for attainable housing in the Midlands.
In addition to Pleasant Place, Robby and Gregory Wilkins previously partnered with Connelly Builders on three affordable housing developments in Florence, South Carolina — including Hope Springs, Indigo Townes and Indigo Pointe. These projects further strengthened their experience delivering well-designed, responsibly executed housing communities that serve working families.
Those developments reinforced a core principle that continues to guide Southern Visions Realty today: affordable housing can be thoughtfully designed, financially sustainable, and an asset to surrounding neighborhoods.
Affordable Housing Benefits Communities Statewide
Across South Carolina, housing accessibility directly impacts economic development, workforce stability, and long-term community health.
When housing options align with local income levels:
● Businesses can retain employees
● Families experience greater stability
● Commute times decrease
● Local economies grow stronger
● Communities become more resilient
This is especially critical in tourism-driven and high-growth areas, where housing supply often lags behind workforce demand.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Workforce Housing in Coastal Markets
Building on the momentum of Northpoint, Southern Visions Realty continues exploring future affordable and workforce housing opportunities in other high-demand markets, including Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.
Like Hilton Head Island, these cities face increasing housing pressure due to tourism growth, economic expansion, and population influx. Strategic workforce housing solutions in these areas will be essential to sustaining long-term economic health and community balance.
By focusing on coastal and tourism-centered markets, Southern Visions Realty aims to help ensure that the individuals who power these local economies can also call them home.
Building Communities Through Responsible Development
Headquartered in Lexington, SC, Southern Visions Realty continues to expand its development footprint across the state and beyond. From Pleasant Place in Lexington, to Indigo Townes and Indigo Pointe in Florence, to Northpoint on Jarvis Creek on Hilton Head Island — and future opportunities in Charleston and Savannah — our work reflects a sustained commitment to responsible growth and community investment.
With Robby Wilkins and Gregory Wilkins serving as both Partners and Brokers on transformative housing developments, our team remains focused on projects that combine real estate expertise with long-term public benefit.
We believe real estate should do more than facilitate transactions — it should strengthen communities.
To learn more about Southern Visions Realty’s commercial real estate and development services across South Carolina and the Southeast, contact our team today.
