08/18/2026
When I was deciding where to relocate in South Carolina, I knew I wanted to live near the coast while still having reasonably priced housing options. I narrowed my search to the Grand Strand, (60 miles of SC's northern coast) and now one of the questions I am asked most often is, “What is the best area to live in?”
There is no single answer that fits everyone, but here are four exceptional areas I could talk about for hours. Each offers its own lifestyle, amenities, and beautiful neighborhoods, and you truly cannot go wrong with any of them!
MARKET COMMON
Market Common combines welcoming neighborhood living with exceptional everyday convenience. Enjoy restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, walking trails, and the popular golf cart lifestyle, all just minutes from Myrtle Beach State Park and the beach.
• Size: 114 acres on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
• Home prices: Approximately $300,000 to over $1 million
• Communities: More than a dozen distinctive neighborhoods
• Highlights: Dining, shopping, parks, recreation, and golf cart accessibility
FEATURED PROPERTY
1977 Oxford Street in Monarch Estates
$634,000 | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,750 sq. ft. | HOA $96 monthly
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GRANDE DUNES
Grande Dunes is one of Myrtle Beach’s most prestigious coastal communities, offering everything from low-maintenance residences to magnificent custom and waterfront estates. Residents enjoy beautiful surroundings, exceptional amenities, and convenient access to the beach, dining, and shopping.
• Size: Approximately 2,200 acres
• Home prices: Approximately $400,000 to more than $6 million
• Communities: More than 20 distinctive neighborhoods
• Highlights: Ocean Club, marina, golf, Intracoastal Waterway and beach access
FEATURED PROPERTY
750 Villarosa Drive in Cipriana Park
$839,000 | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,404 sq. ft. | All brick | HOA $222 monthly
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BAREFOOT RESORT
Barefoot Resort blends relaxed coastal living with an impressive resort-style atmosphere. Its neighborhoods wind through four championship golf courses and offer convenient access to the beach, Barefoot Landing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
• Size: Approximately 2,300 acres
• Home prices: Condos from around $200,000 and homes from approximately $400,000 to over $1 million
• Communities: Numerous condominium, townhome and single family neighborhoods
• Highlights: Four golf courses, marina, pools and private oceanfront beach cabana
FEATURED PROPERTY
5709 Whistling Duck Drive in North Myrtle Beach
$499,000 | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,774 sq. ft. | Built in 2004 | HOA $317 monthly.
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PRINCE CREEK
Located in Murrells Inlet, Prince Creek is known for its natural beauty, peaceful neighborhoods and wonderful recreational amenities. It offers a variety of homes near beaches, golf courses, restaurants and the famous Murrells Inlet MarshWalk.
• Size: Approximately 2,700 acres
• Home prices: Approximately $300,000 to over $1 million
• Communities: Multiple gated and non gated neighborhoods
• Highlights: Pools, trails, tennis, pickleball, golf and a convenient Murrells Inlet location
FEATURED PROPERTY
148 Splendor Circle in Murrells Inlet
$535,000 | 4 bedrooms | 3½ bathrooms | 2,632 sq. ft. | HOA $110 monthly
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Interested in learning more or scheduling a private tour? Contact me and I will explain what makes each community special and help you discover which Grand Strand lifestyle feels most like home!
Robin Smith, Realtor®
Weichert Realtors Southern Coast
Direct: 845-774-5513
