Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National Homes for Sale — Carolina Forest SC [2026]

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National is one of the largest and most established master-planned communities in Carolina Forest — a natural gas community of over 1,300 single-family homes adjacent to the Arnold Palmer-designed Myrtle Beach National golf courses off Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach SC. Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National homes for sale range from approximately $300,000 to over $550,000 across 3 to 5 bedroom floor plans from 1,400 to over 4,100 square feet — built by multiple national builders including Lennar, Mungo Homes, Meritage Homes, R.S. Parker, Toll Brothers, and Pulte/Centex. The community delivers two swimming pools, two volleyball courts, two children's playgrounds, a clubhouse, fitness center, BBQ facility, scenic ponds, and walking trails — all within the top-rated Carolina Forest school district and minutes from Highway 31 and Highway 501.

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What Is Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National?

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National is a large master-planned natural gas community in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach SC featuring over 1,300 single-family homes adjacent to the Arnold Palmer-designed Myrtle Beach National golf courses. The community began development in 2007 and has been built across multiple phases by several national builders — creating a diverse mix of home styles, sizes, and price points within one large neighborhood. It sits off Highway 501 near the intersection of Highway 31 — one of the most convenient locations in all of Carolina Forest.

Key facts about Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National:

• Location: off Highway 501 near Highway 31, Myrtle Beach SC 29579
• Community size: over 1,300 approved single-family homes — 1,084 developed
• Natural gas: all-natural-gas community — gas heat, water heaters, fireplaces, cooktops
• Builders: Lennar, Mungo Homes, Meritage Homes, R.S. Parker, Toll Brothers, Pulte/Centex
• Golf: adjacent to Myrtle Beach National — 3 Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses
• Pools: two swimming pools plus kiddie pool and BBQ facility
• Price range: approximately $300,000–$550,000-plus
• Home size range: 1,400 to over 4,100 square feet
• Schools: Ocean Bay Middle, Carolina Forest High School — top-rated Horry County Schools
• Drive to beach: approximately 10 minutes via Highway 31
• Golf cart friendly: yes

Clear Pond is one of the most well-established and diverse communities in all of Carolina Forest — attracting buyers who want natural gas infrastructure, golf course proximity, multiple builder styles to choose from in resale, and the top-rated school district at a price point below the luxury tier.

What Are the Different Builder Sections in Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National?

Clear Pond was developed by multiple national builders across different phases — creating meaningfully different home styles, sizes, and quality levels within the same community. Understanding which builder delivered any specific home you are considering is important before making an offer.

Lennar Homes — Original Phase

Lennar was the original developer of Clear Pond beginning around 2007 and delivered the first large section of the community. Lennar homes in Clear Pond are well-established with mature landscaping. Floor plans range from 3 to 5 bedrooms with 1,400 to 3,000-plus square feet. Standard features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tankless water heaters. Price range for resale Lennar homes: approximately $300,000–$430,000 depending on size, condition, and lot position.

Mungo Homes

Mungo Homes — a well-respected South Carolina-based regional builder — developed a section of Clear Pond around 2013 to 2014. Known for quality construction and regional expertise in coastal South Carolina building conditions. Mungo homes in Clear Pond are particularly sought after for their construction quality relative to comparable national builder product. Price range for resale Mungo homes: approximately $320,000–$450,000.

Meritage Homes — Active New Construction

Meritage Homes is the only builder currently delivering new construction in Clear Pond in 2026 — offering two product series actively selling. Meritage is the 5th largest builder in the United States by revenue and is known for industry-leading energy efficiency standards including spray foam insulation and net-zero capable home designs. Two active series:

• The Coastline Series — 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms, 2-car garages, 1 to 2 stories, 1,835 to 2,937 square feet. Starting approximately $364,990. Floor plans include Chandler, Newport, Gibson, Kensington, Edgewood, Dakota, Chatham, and Johnson.
• The Boardwalk Series — 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3 bathrooms, 2-car garages, 1 to 2 stories, 2,018 to 2,352 square feet. Starting approximately $369,990. Floor plans include Finley, Chandler, Newport, Gibson, Sydney, and Paisley.

Toll Brothers and Pulte/Centex — Completed Phases

Toll Brothers and Pulte/Centex both completed their development phases within Clear Pond and no longer have new construction available. Their completed homes are now part of the resale market — typically offering larger floor plans and higher-end standard features at premium price points within the community. Toll Brothers resale homes in Clear Pond tend to be among the highest-priced resale inventory in the community.

R.S. Parker

R.S. Parker built a section of Clear Pond featuring homes with quality finishes and a range of floor plan options. Resale R.S. Parker homes in Clear Pond are known for solid construction quality and competitive pricing relative to comparable builder product in the community.

What Are Home Prices at Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National in 2026?

Clear Pond home prices range from approximately $300,000 for entry-level resale homes to over $550,000 for larger premium resale and new construction homes — a range that reflects the multiple builders and decades of development phases within the community.

• Entry level resale — older phases and smaller floor plans: $300,000–$380,000. Typically 3 bedrooms, 2 to 2.5 bathrooms, 1,400 to 2,000 square feet. Move-in ready updated homes in this range generate strong buyer interest and move faster than the Carolina Forest average.
• Mid range resale — 4 and 5 bedroom configurations: $380,000–$480,000. 2,000 to 3,200 square feet. Many with pond views, screened porches, upgraded finishes, and golf course proximity. The core of the Clear Pond resale market.
• New construction — Meritage Homes Coastline and Boardwalk Series: $364,990–$450,000-plus. Energy-efficient new construction with modern standards, spray foam insulation, and Meritage's industry-leading energy performance package. Builder incentives available.
• Premium resale — Toll Brothers and larger Mungo Homes: $450,000–$550,000-plus. The most premium resale addresses within Clear Pond. Larger floor plans, premium builder finishes, and the most desirable lot positions within the community.

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What Amenities Does Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National Have?

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National delivers a comprehensive amenity package for a community of its size — anchored by two swimming pools and a clubhouse complex that serves the full community.

Two Swimming Pools

Clear Pond features two separate swimming pools including a grand main pool adjacent to the clubhouse and a kiddie pool — serving the community's large family demographic with separate spaces for adults and young children.

Two Volleyball Courts

Two outdoor volleyball courts give Clear Pond a sports amenity that most comparable communities in the price range do not offer. Active residents cite the volleyball courts as a consistent gathering point for community social activity.

Clubhouse and BBQ Facility

The Clear Pond clubhouse features a BBQ facility, picnic tables, and community gathering space available to all residents. The outdoor cooking and picnic infrastructure makes the clubhouse area a natural community social hub — particularly during the spring and fall months when Carolina Forest weather is at its best.

Fitness Center

A fully equipped fitness center is available to all Clear Pond residents with cardio and strength training equipment accessible year-round.

Two Children's Playgrounds

Two separate playgrounds serve the community's family demographic — reducing congestion and providing play areas accessible from different sections of the large development.

Walking Trails and Scenic Ponds

Clear Pond features scenic landscaped ponds throughout the community with walking trails — many homes back directly to pond views that significantly enhance the daily lifestyle experience. The golf cart friendly designation and sidewalks throughout the community support active outdoor living year-round.

Adjacent Golf — Myrtle Beach National

Clear Pond sits directly adjacent to the Myrtle Beach National golf complex — three Arnold Palmer-designed courses recognized as among the most prestigious on the Grand Strand. For residents who golf this proximity is a meaningful daily lifestyle advantage — walking or golf cart distance to the first tee from many sections of the community. The King's North course at Myrtle Beach National is consistently rated among the top public courses in the southeastern United States.

What Schools Serve Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National?

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National is served by the top-rated Carolina Forest school district — a primary driver of sustained buyer demand in this community.

• Ocean Bay Elementary School — top-rated elementary school serving the Carolina Forest corridor. One of the highest-rated elementary schools in Horry County Schools.
• Ocean Bay Middle School — top-rated middle school serving the Clear Pond area. Consistent academic performance and strong extracurricular programs.
• Carolina Forest High School — one of the top-performing high schools in Horry County Schools — strong academics, athletics, and college preparation programs.

The school district access from Clear Pond is equal to any other major Carolina Forest community — a permanent structural advantage that drives consistent buyer and long-term renter demand. Confirm current zone assignments at horrycountyschools.net before purchasing as boundaries can change.

Where Is Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National Located?

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National is located off Highway 501 near the Highway 31 interchange in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach SC 29579. This is one of the most strategically convenient locations in all of Carolina Forest — immediate Highway 31 and Highway 501 access puts the full Grand Strand within easy reach in every direction.

Key distances from Clear Pond:

• Atlantic Ocean beaches: approximately 10 minutes via Highway 31
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: approximately 10 minutes
• Coastal Grand Mall: approximately 8 minutes
• Conway and Coastal Carolina University: approximately 15 minutes
• Grand Strand Medical Center: approximately 12 minutes
• Highway 31 access: approximately 2 to 3 minutes — one of the closest major communities to Highway 31 in Carolina Forest
• Market Common: approximately 15 minutes
• Grocery stores: multiple options within 10 minutes including Food Lion, Publix, and Kroger

Clear Pond's location off Highway 501 near Highway 31 gives it one of the fastest airport access times of any major Carolina Forest community — approximately 10 minutes to Myrtle Beach International Airport. For second home buyers and frequent travelers this is a meaningful practical advantage over communities further from the highway interchange.

Is Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National a Good Investment in 2026?

Clear Pond has strong long-term investment fundamentals driven by three specific advantages that hold value independent of short-term market cycles.

1. Multiple builder diversity creates a wide resale market. With five-plus builder phases in the community the resale market at Clear Pond serves buyers across a wide price and specification range. A buyer looking for entry-level resale has options. A buyer looking for premium Toll Brothers resale has options. This breadth of available inventory creates liquidity that smaller single-builder communities cannot match.

2. Active new construction by Meritage Homes maintains community freshness. Meritage Homes continues delivering new energy-efficient construction in Clear Pond in 2026 — meaning the community has a continuously refreshed inventory of modern homes alongside the established resale market. New construction within an established community with mature amenities and landscaping is a combination that buyers consistently find compelling. Search new construction →

3. Golf course adjacency is a permanent value driver. Clear Pond's adjacency to the Myrtle Beach National golf complex creates a unique lifestyle advantage — and golf course proximity consistently commands a price premium in the Grand Strand market. Golf buyers specifically search for communities adjacent to or within established courses. That demand base is permanent and does not fluctuate with broader market conditions.

How Does Clear Pond Compare to Other Carolina Forest Communities?

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National is the best option in Carolina Forest for buyers who want natural gas, golf course proximity, multiple builder styles to choose from, and new construction availability at mid-range price points.

Clear Pond vs Berkshire Forest

Berkshire Forest wins on resort amenity infrastructure — two full amenity centers, a 32-acre lake, lazy river, lifestyle director. Clear Pond wins on golf course adjacency, natural gas infrastructure, multiple builder diversity, and community size. Choose Berkshire Forest for resort lifestyle. Choose Clear Pond for golf proximity and multi-builder community variety. See the complete Berkshire Forest guide.

Clear Pond vs The Farm at Carolina Forest

The Farm wins on school walking proximity — Ocean Bay Elementary is walkable from The Farm. Clear Pond wins on community size, golf adjacency, and the premium builder sections from Toll Brothers and Mungo Homes. Choose The Farm for maximum school proximity at accessible price points. Choose Clear Pond for golf lifestyle and builder quality variety. See the complete Farm at Carolina Forest guide.

Clear Pond vs The Parks at Carolina Forest

The Parks wins on new construction availability and natural gas with lazy river amenity. Clear Pond wins on community maturity, golf course adjacency, and established landscaping. Choose The Parks for the newest construction and lazy river lifestyle. Choose Clear Pond for established community character and golf proximity. See the complete Parks at Carolina Forest guide.

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What to Know Before Buying at Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National

Four things every Clear Pond buyer should address before making an offer:

1. Know which builder delivered the specific home you are considering. The construction quality, standard features, and floor plan options vary meaningfully between Lennar, Mungo, Meritage, R.S. Parker, Toll Brothers, and Pulte/Centex homes. Understand which builder delivered the specific home you are evaluating — it affects what you should expect from a home inspection, what the standard features are, and how to interpret the pricing relative to comparable homes in the same section. This is standard due diligence for any multi-builder community.

2. Check the flood zone for pond-view and pond-adjacent lots. Many Clear Pond homes back directly to the community's scenic ponds — a lifestyle feature that buyers value highly. Some pond-adjacent lots may carry flood zone designations that affect insurance costs. Confirm the FEMA flood zone for any specific lot before making an offer. See our complete buyer guidance for 2026.

3. Get pre-approved before you search seriously. Well-priced homes in Clear Pond — particularly updated 4 and 5 bedroom configurations with pond views — attract multiple interested buyers and move faster than the broad market average. Pre-approval is essential before you identify the right home. Start your pre-approval here.

4. Review HOA documents during due diligence. South Carolina's 10 to 14 day due diligence period gives buyers the right to exit for any reason. Use it to review the full HOA package — financials, reserve study, CC&Rs, bylaws, and recent meeting minutes. In a large mature community confirm that the HOA reserve fund is adequately funded for ongoing amenity maintenance. See the complete due diligence guide.

Frequently Asked Questions — Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National Homes for Sale

What is Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National in Myrtle Beach SC?

Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National is a large master-planned natural gas community in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach SC featuring over 1,300 single-family homes adjacent to the Arnold Palmer-designed Myrtle Beach National golf courses. Built by multiple national builders including Lennar, Mungo Homes, Meritage Homes, Toll Brothers, and Pulte/Centex since 2007, it is one of the most established and diverse communities in Carolina Forest. Prices range from approximately $300,000 to over $550,000 across 3 to 5 bedroom floor plans from 1,400 to over 4,100 square feet.

How much do homes cost in Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National?

Home prices at Clear Pond range from approximately $300,000 for entry-level resale homes to over $550,000 for larger Toll Brothers and Mungo Homes resale properties. New construction from Meritage Homes starts around $364,990 for the Coastline Series. See current listings →

Is Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National a good place to live?

Yes — Clear Pond consistently delivers the best combination of natural gas infrastructure, golf course adjacency, multiple builder style variety, and top school district access of any established mid-range community in Carolina Forest. Long-term residents consistently cite the golf proximity, the natural pond views throughout the community, and the neighborhood character as the top reasons they chose Clear Pond. The community's size creates a genuine neighborhood feel with regular social activity and active HOA programming.

Is Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National a natural gas community?

Yes — Clear Pond is an all-natural-gas community. Natural gas is available for heating, water heaters, fireplaces, cooktops, and outdoor cooking connections. This is one of the distinguishing features of Clear Pond compared to most competing Carolina Forest communities where all-electric construction is the default.

Is there new construction available at Clear Pond in 2026?

Yes — Meritage Homes is actively delivering new construction in Clear Pond in 2026 across two product series. The Coastline Series starts at approximately $364,990 and the Boardwalk Series starts at approximately $369,990. Meritage is known for industry-leading energy efficiency standards. Search new construction →

What golf courses are adjacent to Clear Pond?

Myrtle Beach National — featuring three Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses — sits directly adjacent to Clear Pond. The King's North course at Myrtle Beach National is consistently rated among the top public courses in the southeastern United States. Golf cart distance from many sections of Clear Pond to the first tee.

What schools serve Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National?

Ocean Bay Elementary, Ocean Bay Middle, and Carolina Forest High School — consistently among the highest-rated schools in Horry County Schools. Confirm current zone assignments at horrycountyschools.net before purchasing as boundaries can change.

How far is Clear Pond from the beach?

Approximately 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean via Highway 31. Clear Pond's location near the Highway 31 and Highway 501 interchange gives it efficient beach access without navigating the tourist corridor — most residents describe the beach drive as genuinely non-intrusive year-round.

How many homes are in Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National?

Horry County has approved development of 1,323 single-family homes in Clear Pond with 1,084 developed as of 2026 and approximately 239 single-family homes remaining to be built — primarily in the active Meritage Homes phases. The community also includes 252 approved and developed multi-family homes.

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