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Market Common Real Estate offers a rare blend of walkable urban living, coastal convenience, and genuine community spirit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you're weighing active adult living versus family-friendly neighborhoods, or a single-family home versus a townhome or condo, this guide will help—especially when comparing communities like Cresswind, Emmens Preserve, Sweetgrass Square, Belle Harbor, West Lake, Meridian, and The Reserve at Market Common.
Market Common sits on approximately 114 acres of thoughtfully planned mixed-use development, with the broader community spanning nearly 4,000 acres. Built on the site of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base that closed in 1993, this neighborhood opened in 2008 and has been growing ever since. The development follows New Urbanist design principles, which means homes, shops, restaurants, and green spaces are all integrated into a walkable "urban village" atmosphere.
One of the first things you'll notice about Market Common is the golf cart culture. Residents regularly hop in their golf carts to grab groceries, meet friends for dinner, or take the kids to the playground. The beach is just about a mile away, making it an easy morning routine to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic. This blend of convenience and coastal living is what draws families, young professionals, and retirees alike to explore homes in communities like Cresswind, Emmens Preserve, and Sweetgrass Square.
Market Common delivers an unmatched lifestyle for those who value walkability and community connection. Unlike typical suburban developments where you drive everywhere, here you can stroll to dinner, bike to boutique shops, and still be just minutes from pristine beaches.
Throughout the community, you'll find amenities that work well for families and active adults:
If you're deciding between an active adult community and a family neighborhood, it helps to think about your daily rhythm. Want resort-style amenities with organized activities? Compare Cresswind. Prefer a lakeside setting with room for kids to play? Start with Emmens Preserve or Belle Harbor.
Market Common Real Estate offers everything from townhomes and condos to single-family homes and live/work spaces above retail. The community actively limits short-term vacation rentals, which means your neighbors are actual neighbors—people who invest in the community and build lasting relationships.
If you're drawn to active adult living with premium amenities and low-maintenance homes, most buyers start at Cresswind at Market Common. For families seeking quality homes near excellent schools, Emmens Preserve is a popular choice, with recent single-family listings from about $420,000 to $510,000.
Buyers who appreciate Charleston-inspired architecture often fall for Sweetgrass Square and The Battery, where recent single-family listings have been priced from the high $500s up. The Withers Preserve neighborhoods offer larger homes and more privacy. Single-family buyers working with a tighter budget should also look at Meridian, Summit at Meridian, and The Cottages on Farrow Parkway, where recent listings have been priced around $400,000. If you prefer a lock-and-leave home, see the townhome and condominium communities, where recent condo listings start in the high $200s.
Want help identifying the best match based on your budget and lifestyle? Call (843) 791-0055 and talk directly with Andrew Burnett.
Market Common is made up of distinct communities with different layouts, price points, and living styles. Below are seventeen single-family neighborhoods buyers and families frequently compare. Prices shown are from recent active listings in our MLS feed and change often. As you read, you'll see natural call-outs that help you cross-reference similar options.
Emmens Preserve welcomes buyers of all ages and is particularly popular with families seeking quality homes near excellent schools. Named after Colonel Robert G. Emmens, a World War II hero and Doolittle Raider, this community honors the area's military heritage while looking toward the future. The neighborhood centers around a scenic 29-acre lake.
Recent single-family listings ran from about $420,000 to $510,000, with four-bedroom homes of roughly 1,800 to 2,300 square feet. The Monarch Coastal collection features mother-in-law suites for multigenerational families. If you like Emmens Preserve but want Charleston-inspired architecture, compare it with Sweetgrass Square. For a more traditional neighborhood feel, explore Belle Harbor.
Monarch Estates is a single-family section of the Emmens Preserve community, built around the same lake setting and walkable access to Market Common. There are no active Monarch Estates listings in our MLS feed right now, so ask Andrew to set up an alert for new listings and to pull recent sales.
Compare it with the rest of Emmens Preserve, or with West Lake if you want newer construction.
Cresswind at Market Common has earned recognition as one of the nation's Top 50 Best Master-Planned Communities by Where to Retire Magazine. This gated 55+ active adult community offers single-family ranch-style homes ranging from approximately 1,460 to 2,900 square feet. Recent listings ran from about $500,000 to $590,000.
The centerpiece is an impressive 12,500-square-foot clubhouse where residents gather for fitness classes, social events, and community activities. Outside, you'll find a resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a beautiful 5-acre park with walking trails. If you're comparing active adult options, The Reserve offers an all-ages alternative, while Emmens Preserve welcomes buyers of all ages.
Park Place is a single-family neighborhood with a contemporary feel, close to Market Common's shops and dining. There are no active Park Place listings in our MLS feed right now, so contact Andrew for recent sales and to be alerted when one comes up.
Compare it with Belle Harbor for a traditional streetscape or with The Battery for Charleston-style homes in the walkable core.
The Battery at Market Common is a Charleston-style single-family neighborhood in the walkable core of Market Common. A recent active listing was a three-bedroom home of about 1,750 square feet built in 2018, priced around $625,000.
It shares the Low Country look of Sweetgrass Square and is a good fit for buyers who want to walk to dinner and shopping. Compare it with Sweetgrass Square for similar architecture and pricing.
Sweetgrass Square brings Charleston architectural charm to Market Common with pastel-colored facades, charming front porches, and interiors with 9 to 10-foot ceilings. The neighborhood's name pays homage to the sweetgrass baskets traditionally woven in the Low Country.
Recent single-family listings have ranged from about $540,000 to $675,000, and the HOA fees include cable, internet, and trash service. The walkable location puts you steps from Market Common's restaurants and shops. If you appreciate this coastal aesthetic but prefer a more established community, Belle Harbor offers similar charm.
Balmoral at Withers Preserve is a single-family community of homes built around 2008. Recent active listings ran from about $550,000 to $640,000, with three-bedroom plans of roughly 1,800 to 2,100 square feet.
Balmoral suits buyers who want an established neighborhood close to Market Common's walkable core. Compare it with Belle Harbor for a similar traditional feel, or with Cresswind if you prefer a 55+ community with a clubhouse.
Highlands at Withers Preserve is one of the larger-home neighborhoods in Market Common. Recent active listings ran from about $490,000 to $850,000, with three- to five-bedroom homes of roughly 2,200 to 3,800 square feet, built between 2010 and 2014.
It appeals to buyers who want more square footage and privacy while staying close to the shops and restaurants. Compare it with Balmoral and The Estates at Withers Preserve in the same area.
The Estates at Withers Preserve is a newer single-family neighborhood in the Withers Preserve area, originally introduced by CalAtlantic Homes. A recent active listing was a three-bedroom home of about 2,400 square feet built in 2016, priced around $630,000.
Because the neighborhood is small, homes come to market only occasionally. Buyers who like it should also look at Highlands at Withers Preserve and Balmoral.
The Sanctuary at Withers Preserve is a single-family neighborhood in the Withers Preserve area of Market Common. There are no active Sanctuary listings in our MLS feed right now, so ask Andrew for recent sales and to be alerted when a home is listed.
Compare it with Highlands, The Estates, and Balmoral, the other Withers Preserve neighborhoods.
The Reserve at Market Common is a single-family neighborhood with about 110 homes planned at full build-out, close to Market Common's shops and parks. A recent active listing was a three-bedroom home of about 1,700 square feet built in 2016, priced around $490,000.
If you're deciding between The Reserve and Cresswind, consider whether you prioritize 55+ community amenities or all-ages living. For other all-ages single-family options in the same price range, compare Emmens Preserve and Belle Harbor.
The Cottages on Farrow Parkway is a small neighborhood of cottage-style single-family homes built around 2007, among the first communities built on the former Air Force base. Recent active listings ran from about $400,000 to $460,000, with three- and four-bedroom plans of roughly 1,500 to 1,900 square feet.
The compact homes and walkable location make it popular with downsizers and first-time buyers who want to be near the shops and restaurants. For a newer home at a similar price, look at Meridian; for Charleston-style architecture, compare Sweetgrass Square.
Belle Harbor offers an excellent option for families seeking single-family homes in Market Common. This established neighborhood features a variety of home styles and sizes, with tree-lined streets and well-maintained common areas. Recent listings ran from about $420,000 to $650,000.
Belle Harbor residents benefit from walkable access to Market Common's amenities while enjoying a more traditional neighborhood feel. Children attend highly-rated Horry County schools, and the proximity to Savannah's Playground makes it especially appealing for families with young kids. If you want a similar community feel with Charleston architecture, compare with Sweetgrass Square. For townhomes in the same neighborhood, see Belle Harbor Townhomes.
Meridian at Market Common is a smaller single-family neighborhood of homes built in the late 2010s. Recent active listings ran from about $400,000 to $425,000, with four-bedroom plans of roughly 1,800 to 1,900 square feet.
Meridian is one of the more affordable ways to buy a newer single-family home in Market Common, which appeals to first-time buyers and young families. If you want more room and a lakeside setting, compare it with Emmens Preserve, or step up to West Lake for larger floor plans. Also see the newer Summit at Meridian.
Summit at Meridian is a newer single-family section of the Meridian area, with homes built in 2021 and 2022. Recent active listings ran from about $390,000 to $415,000, with three- and four-bedroom plans of roughly 1,700 to 1,900 square feet.
It is among the most affordable newer single-family options in Market Common, so it draws first-time buyers and small families. Compare it with Meridian for slightly older homes at a similar price, or with Emmens Preserve for a lakeside setting.
West Lake at Montrose is a single-family neighborhood of newer homes, with many built around 2018. Active listings in our MLS feed recently ran from about $480,000 to $650,000, with four- and five-bedroom floor plans averaging roughly 2,600 square feet. That makes it one of the roomier all-ages options in Market Common.
It is a good fit for growing families and move-up buyers who want newer construction close to the shops, restaurants, and parks. If West Lake's price range is slightly high, compare it with Belle Harbor or Meridian.
Arbor Glen is a single-family neighborhood that some local sources group with the Market Common area. In our MLS feed, recent Arbor Glen listings have an address in nearby Longs and ranged from about $259,000 to $305,000, with three- and four-bedroom homes built between 2018 and 2020.
It can be a more affordable alternative to the newer neighborhoods in Market Common proper, such as Meridian and Summit at Meridian. Ask Andrew how the location compares with the walkable core.
If you want less upkeep, Market Common's townhomes and condos range from older garden-style units to new luxury residences above the shops. Prices below are from recent active listings and change often. Many communities have no active listings at any given moment, so ask Andrew to set up an alert.
Seagate Village is made up of homes originally built in 1958 for Air Force base personnel. Recent condo listings were three-bedroom, two-bath units of roughly 1,200 to 1,400 square feet, priced from about $260,000 to $275,000, which makes it one of the most affordable ways into the Market Common area.
Windsor Gate is a small townhome community near Market Common's shops and entertainment. One local source places prices from about $210,000. There are no active listings right now, so contact Andrew for availability.
Wentworth Park is a townhome community in Market Common. One local source places prices in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. There are no active listings in our feed right now, so ask Andrew for recent sales and alerts.
South Market Row is a townhome and condominium community in Market Common. There are no active listings in our feed right now, so contact Andrew for availability and recent sales.
Townhomes in The Market Common are newer construction, either above the shops and restaurants or standing alone, and many have one- or two-car garages and terraces. One local source places them in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Compare them with Market Common Condominiums for a lower-maintenance option and with Emmens Preserve Townhomes for a lakeside setting.
Condominiums in the heart of The Market Common put you steps from dining and shopping. Recent listings were two- and three-bedroom units of roughly 1,200 to 2,000 square feet, built between 2007 and 2015, and priced from about $329,000 to $649,000.
High Market is a condominium community of two-bedroom, three-bath units of about 1,200 square feet. Recent listings, built between 2019 and 2022, were priced from about $275,000 to $310,000. See also the newer High Market II.
High Market II is the newer phase of the High Market condominiums. A recent listing was a two-bedroom, three-bath unit of about 1,200 square feet built in 2024, priced around $325,000. Compare it with High Market for earlier phases at slightly lower prices.
Market View is a luxury new-construction community of condominium and townhome-style residences, with homes completing in 2026 and 2027. Recent listings were two- and three-bedroom residences of roughly 1,350 to 2,700 square feet, priced from about $335,000 to $1.25 million.
The Sail House is a condominium community in Market Common. One local source places prices under $300,000. There are no active listings in our feed right now, so ask Andrew for availability.
Belle Harbor Townhomes are the townhome side of the Belle Harbor neighborhood, with the same walkable access to Market Common. One local source places prices in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Compare them with single-family Belle Harbor homes if you want a yard.
Emmens Preserve Townhomes share the lake setting of Emmens Preserve with lower-maintenance living. One local source places prices in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. There are no active listings in our feed right now, so contact Andrew for availability.
Market Common takes outdoor living seriously, and Grand Park Athletic Complex proves it. This impressive facility covers over 220 acres and includes nine lighted FieldTurf fields, batting cages, a kayak launch, and numerous picnic shelters. Whether your family loves soccer, baseball, or simply spending time outdoors, Grand Park provides space for everyone to play.
Savannah's Playground is Myrtle Beach's first fully ADA-accessible playground, featuring challenge ropes courses, musical instruments, and adaptive swings so children of all abilities can play together. For pet owners, Barc Parc South offers a spacious dog park with a swimming pond. The combination of these recreation options makes Market Common ideal for active families who value outdoor time.
Families moving to Market Common will be pleased with the quality of nearby schools. The area is served by Horry County Schools, South Carolina's third-largest school district with over 45,000 students. Market Common feeds into the Myrtle Beach school cluster, with Myrtle Beach High School earning strong ratings for academics and extracurricular programs.
For elementary-aged children, several well-regarded schools serve the area, offering small class sizes and engaged teaching staffs. The district's investment in technology and advanced programs makes Market Common attractive to families prioritizing education alongside an enviable coastal lifestyle.
The heart of Market Common pulses with over 60 retail stores and more than 20 restaurants. You'll find the area's only Barnes & Noble here, along with Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, and Orvis. When hunger strikes, options range from Divine Prime steaks to Tupelo Honey's beloved Southern comfort food.
What sets Market Common's commercial district apart is its integration with residential areas. You're not driving to a distant strip mall; you're strolling or golf-carting to shops that feel like part of your neighborhood. Seasonal events including the Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival, Art in the Park, and festive holiday celebrations at Valor Park create a genuine sense of community.
Figures are dated and come from sampled sources, so confirm current numbers for any home you are considering.
Dues vary by neighborhood and by whether the home is a house, townhome or condo. As of October 2026, current MLS listings we checked showed monthly dues of about $79 in West Lake, $87 in Belle Harbor, $96 in Emmens Preserve, $335 in Cresswind and $450 for a condo in the Market Common Townhomes building. The Cresswind listing shows lawn and landscape maintenance and irrigation, and the condo listing shows trash and grounds.
These are single listings, not full surveys, and most listings do not say what the dues include. Ask for the current budget and a written list of inclusions. Our page for Sweetgrass Square notes HOA fees that include cable, internet and trash, which you should confirm in that neighborhood's documents. Source: current MLS listing data on this site, October 2026.
Market Common is a collection of separate neighborhoods and buildings, and the listings we checked show a separate fee for each. The listings do not name a master association, and we could not verify how the commercial district, the neighborhoods and any shared amenities are governed or billed.
Ask for the governing documents of the neighborhood association and of any larger association above it, and ask which amenities your dues actually pay for. Listings for several neighborhoods mention a clubhouse, and the Belle Harbor and West Lake listings describe amenity centers, but they do not say who owns or maintains them.
The listings we checked did not list a capital contribution, transfer fee or special assessment, but those fields are often left blank, so a blank is not confirmation that none applies. We could not verify fee schedules for individual neighborhoods.
Before you go under contract, ask for a resale (estoppel) letter showing unpaid dues, any one-time fees at closing and any approved or planned assessments. For condos and townhomes, also ask for the reserve study and recent meeting minutes. Source: current MLS listing data on this site, October 2026.
The listings we checked did not state rental restrictions, and the rules are set neighborhood by neighborhood. Market Common is inside the City of Myrtle Beach, which states that most traditional residential neighborhoods are not zoned for short-term rentals, defined as rentals under 90 days, and that anyone renting short-term needs a city business license. Confirm the zoning for the exact address with the city's Zoning Division.
Associations can also set minimum lease terms, limits on the number of rentals or approval steps, so read the documents before you buy for rental income. Source: City of Myrtle Beach.
As of October 2026, the Cresswind, Emmens Preserve, Belle Harbor and Market Common Townhomes listings we checked flag pet restrictions without giving details. The Cresswind, Emmens Preserve, Belle Harbor, Market Common Townhomes and West Lake listings show golf carts as allowed for owners, and the Emmens Preserve and Belle Harbor listings show them allowed for tenants too.
Limits on the number or size of pets and where carts may be driven or parked are set by each association and by the city, so ask for the rules in writing.
Market Common is about a mile from the beach, and flood risk differs by lot, so check the FEMA flood map for the exact address. Standard homeowners and condo policies do not cover flood. Lenders require flood insurance when a home sits in a mapped high-risk zone, and many owners elsewhere buy it anyway.
The South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association covers designated coastal areas of Horry County and excludes flood, so ask an insurer whether the address falls in its area and what the wind or hurricane deductible is. Source: SC Wind and Hail Underwriting Association summary published by Kin Insurance.
Market Common property is taxed by Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach. In South Carolina an owner-occupied legal residence is assessed at 4 percent of market value, while second homes, vacation homes and rentals are assessed at 6 percent. You apply for the 4 percent rate with the Horry County Assessor's Office at (843) 915-5040, and the county's 2025 notice gave May 31 as the deadline for that year's bill.
Your bill is the assessed value multiplied by the millage for your tax district, so ask for an estimate on the exact address. Source: Horry County Government legal residence notice, April 2025.
Cresswind at Market Common is marketed as a 55+ active adult community. The listing we checked describes it as active-adult but lists no formal age restriction, so we could not verify the legal terms. Ask for the community's governing documents to see exactly how the age rules work, including for guests and for future owners.
Emmens Preserve, Belle Harbor and the other neighborhoods on this page are open to buyers of all ages. Source: current MLS listing data on this site, October 2026.
Sources: current MLS listing data on this site (October 2026); City of Myrtle Beach; Horry County Government; SC Wind and Hail Underwriting Association via Kin Insurance. This is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice.
Choosing the right community matters—price points, amenities, and lifestyle can vary significantly. If you're debating active adult living at Cresswind versus family-friendly Emmens Preserve, or weighing Charleston charm at Sweetgrass Square against a lock-and-leave condo at Market View, a local expert can help you make the best decision quickly.
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