Town council approves sale of three parcels to Novon Health for new medical services

Hilton Head Island’s Town Council on Dec. 18 approved on second reading an ordinance authorizing the sale of three town-owned parcels at 55 Main Street, 1 Automobile Place and 355 William Hilton Parkway to Novon Health for $4,341,500.

Town staff said the properties, acquired in 2019 with general-fund dollars, were marketed with an RFP seeking a qualified purchaser to bring healthcare services and jobs to the island. According to the staff presentation, Novon Health’s proposal calls for at least 2,500 square feet of medical office space with the potential to expand by another roughly 15,000 square feet, and the purchase contract includes a 4–5 month due-diligence period, a right of first refusal and a nonperformance buyback agreement.

Councilmembers who spoke in favor said the sale answers long-standing community requests for more medical services and represents a favorable return on the town’s investment. One councilmember asked that proceeds be identified in the FY2027 budget to support additional economic-development work; another suggested forming a council-and-staff committee to develop spending priorities.

The motion to consider the ordinance was made by Mister Brown and seconded by Mr. Alfred. The council approved the ordinance by voice vote (recorded in the meeting as 7–0).