Bridle Ridge Homes for Sale — Barefoot Resort North Myrtle Beach SC [2026]

Bridle Ridge is the most accessible and affordable single-family neighborhood in all of Barefoot Resort — a community of 75 Centex-built homes in North Myrtle Beach SC featuring Lowcountry, traditional, contemporary, and ranch styles from 1,500 to 1,900 square feet with the same full Barefoot Resort amenity package that the most expensive communities in the resort enjoy. Bridle Ridge homes for sale range from approximately $275,000 to $545,000 — giving buyers the rare opportunity to own a single-family home inside one of the most prestigious resort communities on the East Coast at a price point that makes Barefoot Resort accessible to a far broader buyer pool than the luxury tiers alone. HOA fees cover cable television, internet, telephone service, and the free seasonal shuttle to the resort's private oceanfront beach cabana — making Bridle Ridge one of the best overall value propositions in all of North Myrtle Beach for buyers who want resort living without resort pricing.

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What Is Bridle Ridge at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach SC?

Bridle Ridge is a neighborhood of 75 single-family homes within Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach SC 29582 — built by Centex in a compact three-road community featuring Lowcountry, traditional, contemporary, and ranch architectural styles. It is the most accessible single-family neighborhood in Barefoot Resort by price — yet shares identical resort-wide amenity access with Tuscan Sands, Leatherleaf, and every other community in the 2,300-acre master plan. The community is located off Bridlewood Road and Mossy Oaks Drive in the heart of the resort.

Key facts about Bridle Ridge at Barefoot Resort:

• Location: Bridlewood Road and Mossy Oaks Drive area, Barefoot Resort, North Myrtle Beach SC 29582
• Builder: Centex — affordable production builder with resort community quality
• Community size: 75 single-family homes
• Architectural styles: Lowcountry, traditional, contemporary, and ranch
• Home sizes: 1,500 to 1,900 square feet — 2 and 3 bedrooms
• Price range: approximately $275,000–$545,000
• HOA includes: cable television, internet, telephone service, seasonal beach shuttle
• Screened porches and sunrooms: standard across most floor plans
• Golf membership: discounted or transferable golf membership available on most homes
• Community type: three-road neighborhood — intimate scale within the larger resort
• Notable history: significantly impacted by the 2009 wildfire — many homes completely rebuilt and remodeled
• Schools: Ocean Drive Elementary, North Myrtle Beach Middle School, North Myrtle Beach High School

Bridle Ridge is consistently described as the hidden gem of Barefoot Resort — the community that buyers discover after touring the more expensive neighborhoods and realize delivers the same resort lifestyle at a fraction of the price.

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What Are Home Prices in Bridle Ridge Barefoot Resort in 2026?

Bridle Ridge home prices range from approximately $275,000 to $545,000 — the widest range of any single-family neighborhood in Barefoot Resort and a direct reflection of the variety created by the 2009 wildfire rebuild activity.

Entry level — original and lightly updated homes: $275,000–$380,000. Typically 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,500 to 1,700 square feet. Ranch and traditional styles. Screened porches, attached 1 or 2-car garages, and the established mature landscaping that a two-decade-old community delivers. Transferable golf membership typically included. The most accessible price point for single-family Barefoot Resort ownership anywhere in the community.

Mid range — updated and partially remodeled homes: $380,000–$450,000. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,600 to 1,900 square feet. Many with significant upgrades — new kitchens with quartz countertops, hardwood or LVP flooring, updated bathrooms, Carolina rooms, sunrooms, covered patios, and outdoor entertaining areas. Many on cul-de-sac lots with larger yard positions.

Upper range — fully rebuilt custom homes: $450,000–$545,000. The most premium properties in Bridle Ridge — homes that were completely rebuilt after the 2009 wildfire or substantially custom-renovated by current owners. Many feature all-brick construction, open floor plans with vaulted and tray ceilings, custom kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, built-in outdoor kitchens, hot tubs, gas fireplaces, 2-car garages, and custom landscaping. These homes deliver essentially new construction quality within a mature resort community footprint.

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What Happened to Bridle Ridge in the 2009 Wildfire?

In 2009 a significant wildfire swept through the Barefoot Resort area and Bridle Ridge was one of the most heavily impacted neighborhoods — a number of homes were substantially damaged or destroyed. While this was a devastating event for the affected homeowners the aftermath created a unique community dynamic that actually benefits buyers today.

The silver lining for 2026 buyers: many homes in Bridle Ridge that were damaged in the 2009 fire have since been completely rebuilt from the foundation up — delivering brand new construction quality within a mature, established community setting. These rebuilt homes carry none of the deferred maintenance concerns of original 2002-era construction while sitting on mature landscaped lots in an established neighborhood.

What this means practically:

• Some Bridle Ridge listings are essentially new construction on an established lot — built post-2009 to modern standards
• Rebuilt homes typically feature contemporary floor plans, current building codes, updated electrical and plumbing, and modern finishes
• The mix of original and rebuilt homes creates the wide price range — from $275,000 for original lightly updated homes to $545,000 for premium rebuilt custom properties
• Always confirm the build date and rebuild history of any specific Bridle Ridge property during due diligence

What Are the Homes Like in Bridle Ridge?

Bridle Ridge homes offer four distinct architectural styles — Lowcountry, traditional, contemporary, and ranch — creating more visual variety within a single 75-home community than most comparable neighborhoods on the Grand Strand deliver.

Common features found across Bridle Ridge homes:

• Screened porches — standard feature across most floor plans in the community
• Sunrooms and Carolina rooms — available on many floor plans
• Fireplaces — gas and wood-burning configurations common
• Ceramic tile flooring in wet areas and main living spaces
• Jacuzzi tubs in primary bathrooms on select floor plans
• Breakfast nooks and eat-in kitchen areas
• Walk-in closets in primary bedrooms
• Vaulted and tray ceilings on open concept plans
• Attached 1 and 2-car garages — some with workshop space
• 3rd bedroom flex options — many floor plans allow the third bedroom to be configured as a formal dining room or home office depending on the owner's preference
• Hardwood flooring in select rooms on original builds — LVP upgrades common in renovated properties

The 3-bedroom flex configuration is a specific feature of Bridle Ridge floor plans that buyers who work from home or prefer formal dining spaces consistently cite. Having the ability to use the third bedroom as a dining room or study without sacrificing overall livability is a design flexibility that production builder floor plans in newer communities rarely offer.

What Amenities Do Bridle Ridge Residents Have Access To?

Bridle Ridge residents enjoy the full Barefoot Resort Residential Association amenity package — identical access to every other single-family community in Barefoot Resort regardless of price point.

HOA Fee Inclusions — Standout Value: Bridle Ridge HOA fees are among the most inclusive of any single-family Barefoot Resort neighborhood — covering cable television, internet, and telephone service in addition to the standard community maintenance. This bundled services coverage reduces the monthly cost of homeownership compared to communities where these services are billed separately.

Seasonal Beach Shuttle — Included: A free seasonal shuttle service runs from Barefoot Resort to the private oceanfront beach cabana — operating from Memorial Day through October. The shuttle picks up at community entrance points and delivers residents directly to the private cabana at 4611 South Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach with exclusive gated parking for resort owners. This service makes beach access genuinely practical for Bridle Ridge residents who do not want to deal with peak summer parking.

Full Barefoot Resort Amenity Access:

• Private oceanfront beach cabana — gated parking, shuttle service, exclusive owner access
• North Tower saltwater pool — 15,000 square foot pool on the ICW — largest in South Carolina
• Residents Club — 5,000 square foot facility featuring a large pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, library, game room, and clubhouse with full-featured event amenities
• Optional country club membership — tennis courts, 30-acre driving range, on-site bar and grill, and shuttle services
• Four championship golf courses — Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III — discounted membership available to Bridle Ridge owners
• Two marinas — public and private deep-water marina with boat rentals, jet ski rentals, and optional private slip purchase
• 5-mile walkway circle — flanked by colorful landscaping — a community-wide walking, running, and biking path
• Barefoot Landing — 150-plus shops, restaurants, Alabama Theatre, House of Blues, Alligator Adventure — walking distance or golf cart accessible

What Is the Community Character of Bridle Ridge Like?

Bridle Ridge attracts one of the most diverse and balanced resident profiles of any Barefoot Resort neighborhood — reflecting the community's accessible price points and versatile lifestyle appeal.

Permanent professional residents who want full-time resort living at an accessible price point without the overhead of luxury tier HOA fees. Bridle Ridge's compact three-road layout creates a genuine neighborhood feel — residents know their neighbors in a way that larger communities within the resort do not always deliver.

Retirees and active adults on a golf lifestyle who want resort amenity access — four championship courses, pool, fitness center, beach shuttle — without the premium pricing of Leatherleaf or Tuscan Sands. Bridle Ridge is consistently described as one of the most "liveable" neighborhoods in the resort for this demographic.

Winter snowbirds who spend four to six months in North Myrtle Beach and want a single-family home rather than a condo for their seasonal residence. The community's three-road layout and established neighborhood feel make it particularly appealing for seasonal residents who want genuine community connection during their months in residence.

Summer vacationers and second home buyers who want single-family home resort living — and the golf and beach lifestyle that Barefoot Resort delivers — at the most accessible price point in the community.

Where Is Bridle Ridge Located in Barefoot Resort?

Bridle Ridge is located within the interior of Barefoot Resort off Bridlewood Road in the Windy Hill section of North Myrtle Beach — approximately 18 miles from Myrtle Beach International Airport and accessible via Highways 17, 22, and Route 31.

Key distances from Bridle Ridge:

• Atlantic Ocean beaches: approximately 1 to 2 miles — seasonal shuttle to private beach cabana
• Barefoot Landing: approximately 5 to 10 minutes — directly adjacent to Barefoot Resort entrance
• Highway 17 access: approximately 5 minutes
• Highway 31 access: approximately 10 minutes
• Main Street Ocean Drive NMB: approximately 10 minutes
• Cherry Grove Beach: approximately 15 minutes north
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: approximately 18 minutes south
• Grand Strand Medical Center: approximately 20 minutes
• Grocery (Kroger, The Fresh Market, Food Lion): all within 10 to 15 minutes
• Tanger Outlets: approximately 15 minutes south

What Schools Serve Bridle Ridge Barefoot Resort?

Bridle Ridge is served by Horry County Schools in the North Myrtle Beach district — consistent with all other Barefoot Resort neighborhoods.

• Ocean Drive Elementary School — serving the Barefoot Resort corridor
• North Myrtle Beach Middle School — serving the broader North Myrtle Beach community
• North Myrtle Beach High School — strong academics, athletics, and a particularly recognized performing arts program

Confirm current zone assignments at horrycountyschools.net before purchasing.

How Does Bridle Ridge Compare to Other Barefoot Resort Single-Family Neighborhoods?

Bridle Ridge is the best entry point into Barefoot Resort single-family ownership — full resort amenity access at the most accessible price point in the community. Here is how it compares:

Bridle Ridge vs Coquina Pointe
Coquina Pointe is the other entry-level single-family neighborhood in Barefoot Resort — classic 2 and 3 bedroom homes with lake views and stone walkways. Both are Centex-built communities at comparable price points. Coquina Pointe wins on lake views from many homes. Bridle Ridge wins on the variety created by the post-wildfire rebuild activity — some Bridle Ridge homes are essentially new construction at entry-level prices. Worth seeing both side by side. See the complete Coquina Pointe guide.

Bridle Ridge vs Sweetbriar
Sweetbriar is a mid-range single-family neighborhood within Barefoot Resort offering golf course and natural area views at price points above Bridle Ridge. Sweetbriar wins on golf course proximity and lot size on select properties. Bridle Ridge wins on price accessibility — entry points are lower and the HOA fee inclusions are more comprehensive. Choose Sweetbriar to move up. Choose Bridle Ridge for maximum value per dollar in the resort.

Bridle Ridge vs Tuscan Sands
Tuscan Sands is the premium single-family tier — 108 custom Mediterranean homes from $550,000 to $1,000,000-plus with Dye Club membership included. Tuscan Sands wins on architectural prestige and custom home quality. Bridle Ridge wins on price accessibility — buyers can enter Barefoot Resort single-family living at approximately half the price of the Tuscan Sands entry point. See the complete Tuscan Sands guide.

See the complete guide to every Barefoot Resort neighborhood → Barefoot Resort neighborhoods complete guide

What to Know Before Buying in Bridle Ridge

Three things every Bridle Ridge buyer should address before making an offer:

1. Confirm the build date and post-wildfire rebuild history of any specific property. Bridle Ridge contains a mix of original 2002-era Centex homes and fully rebuilt post-2009 homes — and the difference in construction age, building standards, and maintenance profile between them is meaningful. Ask specifically whether any specific home was rebuilt after 2009 and request documentation of the rebuild scope. This is the single most important due diligence step unique to Bridle Ridge that does not apply to other Barefoot Resort neighborhoods. See the complete guide to making an offer.

2. Confirm the golf membership type and transfer process. Most Bridle Ridge listings include a discounted or transferable golf membership — confirm the specific membership type and transfer process for any specific property during your South Carolina due diligence period. Get pre-approved here.

3. Get pre-approved before you search seriously. Well-priced and fully rebuilt Bridle Ridge homes generate strong buyer interest — particularly the custom rebuilt properties in the $450,000–$545,000 range. Pre-approval is essential before you identify the right home. The combination of resort lifestyle and accessible price point creates competitive demand when the right property comes to market. Connect with our team to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bridle Ridge Homes for Sale

What is Bridle Ridge at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach SC?

Bridle Ridge is a neighborhood of 75 single-family homes within Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach SC — built by Centex in Lowcountry, traditional, contemporary, and ranch styles from 1,500 to 1,900 square feet. It is the most affordable single-family neighborhood in Barefoot Resort with prices from approximately $275,000 to $545,000. HOA fees include cable, internet, and telephone service plus the seasonal beach shuttle. Many homes were completely rebuilt after the 2009 wildfire — delivering new construction quality in a mature resort community setting.

How much do homes cost in Bridle Ridge Barefoot Resort?

Prices range from approximately $275,000 for original lightly updated entry-level homes to $545,000 for premium fully rebuilt custom properties. The core active market runs $330,000–$450,000. See current listings →

Is Bridle Ridge a good place to live?

Yes — Bridle Ridge consistently delivers the best value proposition in Barefoot Resort for buyers who want single-family resort living at the most accessible price point in the community. Long-term residents consistently cite the neighborhood's genuine community feel, the full resort amenity access, the golf lifestyle, and the HOA fee value — cable, internet, telephone, and beach shuttle included — as the top reasons they chose Bridle Ridge.

Was Bridle Ridge affected by a wildfire?

Yes — the 2009 wildfire significantly impacted Bridle Ridge and a number of homes were substantially damaged or destroyed. Many of those homes have since been completely rebuilt to modern standards — effectively delivering new construction quality within the mature community footprint. Always confirm the specific build date and rebuild history for any Bridle Ridge property during due diligence.

How many homes are in Bridle Ridge?

75 single-family homes — making it one of the smaller single-family neighborhoods in Barefoot Resort. The compact three-road layout creates a genuine neighborhood feel and community identity that larger developments within the resort do not always deliver.

Does Bridle Ridge include golf membership?

Most Bridle Ridge listings include a discounted or transferable golf membership providing access to the four Barefoot Resort championship courses. Confirm the specific membership type and any transfer requirements for any specific property during due diligence.

What does the Bridle Ridge HOA fee cover?

The Bridle Ridge HOA fee covers cable television, internet, and telephone service — plus the seasonal shuttle to the resort's private oceanfront beach cabana. This bundled coverage is among the most comprehensive HOA value packages of any single-family Barefoot Resort neighborhood.

What schools serve Bridle Ridge Barefoot Resort?

Ocean Drive Elementary, North Myrtle Beach Middle School, and North Myrtle Beach High School — all in the Horry County Schools district. Confirm current zone assignments at horrycountyschools.net before purchasing.

How far is Bridle Ridge from the beach?

Approximately 1 to 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. A free seasonal shuttle runs from the resort to the private oceanfront cabana from Memorial Day through October for all Barefoot Resort residents including Bridle Ridge homeowners.

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