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Karen Ryan Broker-in-Charge - Area Manager Lowcountry CRS, ABR, ePro, Luxury Home Specialist

Your Home, Your Lifestyle, My Business

Hilton Head-William Hilton Pkwy Office, SC
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
1038 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Office: (843) 341-3700

Karen has sold over $250 million on Hilton Head Island and regularly ranks among the top brokers in Hilton Head Island sales. Specializations include CRS Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, Luxury Home Specialist, ePro, Resort, and Second Home designations. Karen is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has lived on Hilton Head Island for 32 years.

Very active in the Hilton Head Island community, Karen is currently the Founding President of the Women's Council of Realtors® Lowcounty. She has served on the Board of the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for 6 years, as well as The Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. As 2011 President of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®, past president of the Zonta Club of Hilton Head, 2001 graduate of the Hilton Head/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Long time board member of the Children's Center and helped to build their new building on Hilton Head Island as a part of their Capital Campaign Committee, Past board member with Hilton Head Dance Theater, and was a Leader for Girl Scouts of the USA for 13 years, Karen finds joy in giving back to the community.

Of all Karen's accomplishments, she is most proud of her family. Her husband Joe, kids Kelly and Joey and her four grandchildren, Chloe, Hawkins, Winslow and Prewitt are the joys of her life! Karen raised her two kids on Hilton Head Island and loves working with them as they are both in the real estate and mortgage industry on the island. Karen loves babysitting her four grandkids and taking them to fun spots on Hilton Head like the Sandbox Museum, the beach, parks and boating! 


As one of Hilton Head Island’s premier Real Estate Agents for over 32 years, Karen Ryan is your key to living the luxury Hilton Head Island lifestyle. From gorgeous oceanfront properties to stunning deep water retreats, Karen will help you discover your dream island home. Karen is an expert at successfully marketing luxury homes and identifying luxury properties that her clients will love. With pristine beaches, award winning golf courses, excellent restaurants, stunning coastal waterways, dreamy marshes and sweeping live oak trees, the Lowcountry gets in your soul. Get in touch with Karen today to sell & find waterfront property, houses, condos & luxury homes for sale on Hilton Head Island & nearby.

Specialties

Luxury Homes

Photo for 12 Jessamine Place $5,350,000 Sold 6/15/2026
beds
 
6
full
baths
6
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
5,516
Buyer's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Maxey Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate
(864) 553-1998
MLS # 504267
Photo for 30 Mallard Street $3,500,000 Sold 4/14/2025
beds
 
7
full
baths
5
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
3,972
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 450160
Photo for 30 Mallard Street $3,500,000 Sold 4/14/2025
beds
 
7
full
baths
5
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
3,972
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 188707
Photo for 24 Lands End Court $1,925,000 Sold 4/17/2026
beds
 
4
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
1,844
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 505315
Photo for 24 Lands End Court $1,925,000 Sold 4/17/2026
beds
 
4
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
1,844
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 195071
Photo for 15 Old Military Road $1,790,000 Sold 9/24/2024
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
2,359
Buyer's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
I Save Realty
(843) 737-6347
MLS # 446493
Photo for 15 Old Military Road $1,790,000 Sold 9/24/2024
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
2,026
Buyer's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
I Save Realty
MLS # 186707
Photo for 1250 May River Road $1,300,000 Sold 5/15/2026
sq.ft.
 
2,032
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 504644
Photo for 1250 May River Road $1,300,000 Sold 5/15/2026
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 194664
Photo for 3 Braddock Bluff Drive $1,175,000 Sold 5/12/2026
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,329
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 505492
Photo for 3 Braddock Bluff Drive 1730 $1,175,000 Sold 5/12/2026
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,329
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 195341
Photo for 284 Berwick Drive $1,145,000 Sold 10/24/2025
beds
 
5
full
baths
3
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
3,455
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 454535
Photo for 284 Berwick Drive $1,145,000 Sold 10/24/2025
beds
 
5
full
baths
3
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
3,455
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 191312
Photo for 34 Cypress Marsh Drive $1,140,000 Sold 3/5/2026
beds
 
3
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
2,245
Buyer's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Maxey Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate
(864) 553-1998
MLS # 503367
Photo for 101 Lighthouse Road $1,125,000 Sold 10/16/2025
beds
 
3
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
1,750
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 501204
Photo for 3 Braddock Bluff Drive $1,006,000 Sold 2/20/2025
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,329
Buyer's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Charter One Realty
(843) 785-4460
MLS # 450035
Photo for 9 Camellia St $1,000,000 Sold 5/30/2025
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,430
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 452639
Photo for 9 Camellia Street $1,000,000 Sold 5/30/2025
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,430
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 190231
Photo for 29 Oleander Street $999,000 Sold 3/16/2026
beds
 
4
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
2,320
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 502852
Photo for 29 Oleander Street $999,000 Sold 3/16/2026
beds
 
4
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
2,320
Seller's Agent:Karen Ryan
Howard Hanna Allen Tate
MLS # 193500

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