On February 6, 2025, the Horry County Planning Commission will be reviewing a request to rezone an approximate 47 acre portion to primarily Multi-Residential (MRD 3).
This piece of property is conveniently located close to Highway 544 and not too far from the interchange with Highway 31. The property is adjacent to Leisure Lane (not necessarily the name of this new homes community)
Preliminary plans are showing approximately 145 single family units.
Meritage Homes was founded in 1985 as Monterey Homes in Scottsdale, Arizona and changed its name in 1997 to Meritage Homes. Meritage Homes divides its operations into four separate regions: West, Central, East and South. Meritage Homes develops homes for entry level and first move-up buyers, including "net zero" energy efficient homes that provide as much power as they consume. In 2023, Meritage Homes was ranked as the 5th largest builder in the United States based upon revenue.
Meritage Homes is quite active in the Myrtle Beach area. Some of the other Meritage Homes communities in the Myrtle Beach area include:
Clear Pond
Clear Pond is a new home community in Carolina Forest area. Meritage Homes is one of several builders serving the development needs of this new home community in Carolina Forest. Meritage Homes began development of its homes in this community in the fall of 2022. This Carolina Forest new home community is located adjacent to the Myrtle Beach National golf courses. Myrtle Beach National has 3 golf courses and has been nationally recognized as one of the more prestigious golf course in the country - with the signature designs of Arnold Palmer displayed on each challenging hole - that comes at no surprise. This community is located near Highway 501 and Highway 31 and is in close proximity to the Carolina Forest High School. Horry County has development approval for 1,323 single family homes, 1042 single family homes have been platted, 1084 single family homes have been developed, and an additional 239 single family homes remain to be developed. Horry County has approved development of 252 multi-family homes, and all of those multi-family homes have been developed. Homes in Clear Pond are being priced from $307,990.
Waterside
Waterside is a new home community North Myrtle Beach that began development in the summer of 2023. Waterside has a convenient location very close to the Barefoot Resort and just off of Water Tower Road. Close proximity to both Highway 22 and Highway 17 make travel to all of what the Grand Strand has to offer simple! Waterside offers easy access to the best shopping, dining and attractions in North Myrtle Beach. The new one- and two-story homes in Waterside are perfect for any lifestyle. And when you're not out exploring, enjoy luxurious amenities including swimming pool, sports courts, day dock and more. Meritage Homes is the builder in Waterside. Meritage Homes began constructing homes in 1985 and was the fifth largest home builder in the United States based upon homes sales in 2023. Meritage Homes will be building about 82 single family homes in Waterside. Meritage has already completed 44 single family homes in the new home community of Waterside. Wax Myrtle is a new section within the Waterside new home community. Meritage Homes is building 100 dwelling units and two connections to the rest of the Waterside development. Current plans include use of a single (Long Branch) stream crossing using a bridge. Homes in Waterside are being priced starting at $349,990.
Cypress Ridge
Cypress Ridge is a new home community in Longs that just began development in the late spring of 2023. This new home community in Longs is conveniently located just off of Highway 9 across from the new Heritage Park Subdivision. Simple access to Route 9 makes this an easy commute to all of the Grand Strand activities and beaches. Tucked away in the charming town of Longs, enjoy a relaxed lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle while having easy access to miles of sandy beaches, an array of shopping and dining, golf courses and local conveniences. The Boardwalk Series offers a variety of spacious, energy-efficient one- and two-story homes. Future amenities include swimming pool, cabana and a tot lot. Meritage Homes is the builder of this new home community on Longs, SC. Of the 353 single family units that have been approved for development in Cypress Ridge, Meritage Homes has developed 133 single family homes, with an additional 220 single family homes remaining to be developed. Homes in Creekside Point are being priced from $249,990.
Creekside Point
Creekside Point is a new home community in Little River that began development in the late spring of 2023. Meritage Homes is the builder of Creekside Point. Creekside Point is conveniently located in Little River just north of Highway 17 adjacent to the Heather Glen community. Creekside Point offers a series of open-concept, ranch-style homes and amenities including swimming pool and cabana. Homeowners in Creekside Point will enjoy easy access to shopping, dining and waterfront entertainment. The initial phase within Creekside Point will have 135 single family homes. Almost 100 of these single-family homes in the initial phase in Creekside Point have been developed. A second phase in Creekside Point is being platted that will have approximately 48 single family homes. Homes in Creekside Point are being priced from $299,990.
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