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Homes for Sale in Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach SC — Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

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Andrew Burnett
Apr 30, 2026 10 min read
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Grande Dunes is the premier luxury master-planned community in Myrtle Beach SC — a 2,200-acre development spanning both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway with approximately 1,500 homes at full buildout. Homes for sale in Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach SC range from maintenance-free townhomes starting around $400,000 to custom waterway estate homes exceeding $3,000,000. The community delivers two championship golf courses, a private oceanfront Ocean Club with beach access and resort pools, a full-service ICW marina, a six-court Har-Tru tennis center, fine dining, and miles of walking trails — all within a single master plan in the heart of Myrtle Beach.

No other community on the Grand Strand delivers this combination of private beach access, marina lifestyle, championship golf, and new construction availability under one HOA. Here is everything you need to know.

What Is Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach SC?

Grande Dunes is a 2,200-acre master-planned luxury community developed by Freehold Communities in the heart of Myrtle Beach. It spans both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway along the 82nd Parkway corridor and contains approximately 1,500 villas, condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes across multiple distinct sub-communities. Every sub-community shares access to the same resort amenity infrastructure — making Grande Dunes the only community in Myrtle Beach where a townhome owner and a custom estate owner enjoy the same private beach club.

The community is organized into two zones:

  • Oceanside — east of the ICW: Steps from the Atlantic Ocean and the Grande Dunes Ocean Club. Highest price points. Maximum beach proximity.
  • Inland — west of the ICW: Golf course views, waterway proximity, quieter residential atmosphere. Full amenity access via the community's signature bridge.

What defines Grande Dunes above all else is the consistency of quality across every sub-community. Architectural standards, landscaping requirements, and shared amenity infrastructure create a cohesion that makes Grande Dunes feel like a world apart from the broader Myrtle Beach market.

Search current active Grande Dunes listings to explore available homes across all sub-communities.

What Amenities Do Grande Dunes Residents Have Access To?

Grande Dunes delivers a resort lifestyle that residents describe as living in a five-star hotel they happen to own. HOA membership to the Ocean Club conveys with most home purchases — confirm for any specific property. Here is what the community provides:

The Ocean Club — Private Oceanfront Beach Access

The Ocean Club is a grand Tuscan-inspired beachfront clubhouse directly on the Atlantic Ocean. It features multiple resort-style pools, private cabanas, locker rooms, full-service dining, exclusive beach services, and direct private beach access. This is the defining amenity that separates Grande Dunes from every other master-planned community on the Grand Strand.

Two Championship Golf Courses

  • Grande Dunes Resort Course — world-class public course open to residents and visitors
  • The Members Club — exclusive private course for Grande Dunes members and guests

Grande Dunes Marina

A full-service Intracoastal Waterway marina with wet slips, dry storage, fuel, and boat services. One of the finest marina facilities on the Grand Strand.

Six-Court Har-Tru Tennis Center

Clay surface courts, professional instruction, and an active tennis community. One of the finest tennis facilities in the Myrtle Beach market.

Additional amenities include:

  • Resort-caliber fitness centers and spa services
  • Fine dining including oceanfront dining at the Ocean Club and marina-side options
  • Miles of walking trails connecting neighborhoods to lakes, boardwalks, butterfly gardens, and green spaces
  • Gated security — multiple sections offer 24-hour staffed gated entry

What Are the Different Communities Inside Grande Dunes?

Grande Dunes contains eight distinct sub-communities — each with its own builder, price range, and lifestyle character. Understanding each one before you search saves weeks of time.

Beach View at Grande Dunes — Lennar New Construction One Block From the Ocean

Beach View is the most recently launched new construction community within Grande Dunes — a brand new release of 50-foot homesites just one block from the Atlantic Ocean. Built by Lennar with floor plans including the Kingston, Hayden, Fletcher, Lawrence, and Graham designs. All-brick exterior options available. Ocean Club HOA membership included. Price range: approximately $600,000–$1,000,000+.

The Cape at Grande Dunes — All-Brick Single-Family Homes

The Cape features 57 single-family homes with all-brick exteriors — one of the rarest construction features in coastal South Carolina. Located blocks from the ocean with full Grande Dunes amenity access. Medical facilities, dining, and shopping within minutes. Price range: $700,000–$1,200,000+.

Cascadia at Grande Dunes — Toll Brothers Golf Course Living

Cascadia is a gated enclave of 45 single-family homes by Toll Brothers with direct golf course views and first-floor primary bedroom suites. Homes range from 1,924 to 2,288 square feet with covered patios, loft spaces, and 2-car garages. 24-hour staffed gated entry. Price range: $500,000–$800,000.

Living Dunes — Coastal Quality at Scale

Living Dunes bridges production building and custom craftsmanship — single-family homes and townhomes built to a higher standard within the Grande Dunes master plan. Residents enjoy Ocean Club membership plus dedicated on-site amenities including a resort-style pool, fire pits, a putting green, and 8-plus miles of walking trails through 10-plus acres of lakes. Price range: $500,000–$900,000.

Promenade at Grande Dunes — Dream Finders Maintenance-Free Townhomes

Promenade is the newest maintenance-free townhome community within Grande Dunes — three-story homes by Dream Finders Homes with elevator accommodations and walking distance to the Ocean Club. The most accessible entry point into the Grande Dunes lifestyle. Price range: approximately $400,000–$650,000.

Grande Dunes North Village Estates — Ryan Homes

North Village features single-family homes by Ryan Homes with main-level owner's suites and lawn care included in the HOA — a specific combination that appeals strongly to retirees and 55-plus buyers. Sidewalk-lined streets, pond features, and lush landscaping. Access to Ocean Club, Resort Course, Members Club, and Marina. Price range: $500,000–$800,000.

Tuscany Village — Double-Gated Custom Estates

Tuscany Village is the most exclusive gated section within Grande Dunes — a double-gated custom home enclave with the largest and most prestigious properties in the community. Custom-built Mediterranean and Spanish-style estate homes on the most premium lots. Price range: $1,000,000–$3,000,000+. The definitive luxury address within Grande Dunes.

Grande Dunes Condominiums and Villas

Condos and villas provide the most accessible entry price points into the Grande Dunes master plan with Ocean Club access available and zero exterior maintenance responsibility. HOA fees cover exterior maintenance and community upkeep. Price range: $300,000–$600,000.

Search Grande Dunes Properties by Sub-Community →

What Are Home Prices in Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach in 2026?

Grande Dunes covers a wider price range than any other single master-planned community on the Grand Strand — from $300,000 condos to $3,000,000-plus custom estates. Here is the full breakdown by property type:

Property Type Price Range Key Details
Condominiums and Villas $300,000–$600,000 Entry level, zero exterior maintenance, Ocean Club access
Maintenance-Free Townhomes $400,000–$650,000 Promenade by Dream Finders, elevator accommodations
Golf Course View New Construction $500,000–$800,000 Cascadia by Toll Brothers, gated, first-floor primary suite
Single-Family New Construction $500,000–$900,000 Living Dunes and North Village, Ocean Club included
Oceanside Single-Family $600,000–$1,200,000+ Beach View and The Cape, one block to ocean
Custom Estate Homes $1,000,000–$3,000,000+ Tuscany Village, double-gated, Mediterranean architecture

Search current Grande Dunes listings at all price points to see what is active on the market today.

Where Is Grande Dunes Located and What Is Near It?

Grande Dunes sits along the 82nd Parkway corridor in the heart of Myrtle Beach SC 29572 — equidistant from the best of the northern and southern Grand Strand. Key distances from the community:

  • Atlantic Ocean: One block — oceanside sections are literally steps from the beach
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport: approximately 10 to 12 minutes south
  • Grand Strand Medical Center: approximately 10 minutes — exceptional hospital proximity
  • Restaurant Row and Broadway at the Beach: approximately 10 minutes
  • Market Common: approximately 15 minutes south — see our Market Common Myrtle Beach guide
  • Highway 31 access: approximately 5 minutes — fast corridor access north and south
  • Barefoot Landing and North Myrtle Beach: approximately 15 minutes north — explore North Myrtle Beach homes

Grande Dunes also has internal dining options — meaning residents do not need to leave the community for many meals. The Ocean Club restaurant, marina-side dining, and community cafes serve daily needs without navigating the tourist corridor.

What New Construction Is Currently Available in Grande Dunes?

Grande Dunes is one of the most active new construction luxury markets on the entire East Coast in 2026. Multiple national builders are currently delivering homes within the master plan:

  • Lennar — Beach View at Grande Dunes. New 50-foot homesite release one block from the ocean. Model at 302 Colonnade Avenue.
  • Toll Brothers — Cascadia at Grande Dunes. 45 gated homes with golf course views. First-floor primary suites. Currently selling.
  • Dream Finders Homes — Promenade at Grande Dunes. Three-story townhomes with elevator accommodations. Model now open.
  • Ryan Homes — North Village Estates. Main-level owner's suites. Lawn care included. Active sales at 2385 Vera Way.
  • Living Dunes — ongoing construction of single-family homes and townhomes with custom-quality production building.

Builder incentives — interest rate buydowns and closing cost credits — are available in select Grande Dunes communities in 2026. Search new construction within Grande Dunes to see current availability and pricing.

What Should Buyers Know Before Purchasing a Home in Grande Dunes?

Buying in Grande Dunes requires understanding four things that differ from standard Myrtle Beach purchases. Address each of these before you make an offer:

1. Confirm exactly which HOA memberships convey. Grande Dunes has multiple HOA layers — master HOA, sub-community HOA, and optional membership clubs. Ocean Club membership conveys with most purchases but confirm for any specific property. HOA dues range from approximately $150 per month in some sections to $600-plus per month in others. Always verify before making an offer.

2. Check the flood zone for any specific property. Oceanside and ICW-adjacent sections may carry Zone AE designations with mandatory flood insurance. Inland sections more commonly carry Zone X. Flood insurance on oceanside properties can add $1,500–$4,000-plus per year to ownership costs. Read our 2026 Myrtle Beach buyer's guide for more on ownership costs.

3. Get pre-approved at the right price point before you visit. Jumbo loan financing — required above $766,550 — has distinct qualification requirements including higher credit score thresholds, larger down payment minimums, and additional reserve requirements. Have your financing picture clear before visiting model homes. Get pre-approved here before you tour.

4. Bring your own buyer's agent to new construction communities. The on-site sales representative at Lennar, Toll Brothers, Dream Finders, and Ryan Homes works for the builder — not for you. Buyer agent representation costs you nothing. Visit our buyer representation page for complete information on how we represent Grande Dunes buyers.

How Does Grande Dunes Compare to Other Myrtle Beach Luxury Communities?

Grande Dunes consistently ranks as the most complete luxury lifestyle package on the Grand Strand — but understanding how it compares to alternatives helps confirm the right fit.

Grande Dunes vs Tidewater Plantation (North Myrtle Beach)

Tidewater offers world-class golf and ICW views in a quieter NMB setting. Grande Dunes offers private oceanfront beach club access, a full marina, and more sub-community variety. Choose Tidewater for a quieter lifestyle — choose Grande Dunes for ocean club lifestyle. Explore North Myrtle Beach homes and communities.

Grande Dunes vs Kingston Plantation (North Myrtle Beach)

Kingston Plantation delivers extensive resort infrastructure at more accessible condo price points. Grande Dunes delivers a more complete luxury lifestyle with private beach club, marina, and golf at a higher price ceiling.

Grande Dunes vs Pawleys Island Gated Communities

DeBordieu Colony and Litchfield by the Sea offer genuine Lowcountry exclusivity. Grande Dunes offers more active community programming, more new construction options, and better proximity to the full Grand Strand. Browse Pawleys Island homes for a side-by-side comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions About Grande Dunes Homes for Sale

What is Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach SC?

Grande Dunes is a 2,200-acre master-planned luxury community in Myrtle Beach SC featuring approximately 1,500 homes across multiple sub-communities. It includes two championship golf courses, a private oceanfront Ocean Club with beach access, a full-service ICW marina, a six-court tennis center, and resort-style amenities shared across all sub-communities. It is widely considered the premier luxury address in the Myrtle Beach market.

How much do homes cost in Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach?

Homes for sale in Grande Dunes range from approximately $300,000 for condominiums and villas to $3,000,000-plus for custom estate homes in Tuscany Village. The most active price range in 2026 is $500,000–$900,000 for new construction single-family homes. See current Grande Dunes listings for live pricing.

Is Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach a good place to live?

Yes — Grande Dunes consistently delivers the most complete luxury lifestyle on the Grand Strand with private beach access, championship golf, marina access, and resort amenities in one community. Long-term residents cite the Ocean Club, community events, and the quality of neighbors as the top reasons they stay. The community has strong long-term value history driven by limited supply and consistent HOA quality standards.

Is Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach worth the price?

For buyers who will actively use the Ocean Club, golf courses, marina, and tennis facilities — yes, the amenity package justifies the price premium over comparable square footage in non-amenity communities. For buyers who want a quiet neighborhood and rarely use resort amenities, a different community may deliver better value per dollar.

Are there new construction homes for sale in Grande Dunes right now?

Yes — Lennar, Toll Brothers, Dream Finders Homes, and Ryan Homes are all actively delivering new homes within Grande Dunes in 2026. Search new construction Grande Dunes homes for current availability.

What is the Ocean Club at Grande Dunes?

The Ocean Club is Grande Dunes' private beachfront clubhouse featuring resort-style pools, private cabanas, full-service dining, locker rooms, and direct private beach access on the Atlantic Ocean. HOA membership to the Ocean Club conveys with most Grande Dunes home purchases — confirm for any specific property. It is the defining amenity of the Grande Dunes lifestyle.

What HOA fees do Grande Dunes homeowners pay?

HOA fees in Grande Dunes range from approximately $150 per month in some sections to $600-plus per month in others depending on the sub-community and property type. Always confirm the exact current dues and what is specifically covered for any property before making an offer — both the master HOA fee and sub-community HOA fee may apply.

How far is Grande Dunes from the beach?

Oceanside sections of Grande Dunes are one block from the Atlantic Ocean. All residents — regardless of which sub-community they live in — have access to the private Ocean Club on the beach, making private beach access a community-wide benefit across all of Grande Dunes.

What schools serve Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach?

Grande Dunes is served by Myrtle Beach primary schools within the Horry County Schools district. Confirm the specific school zoning for any property with Horry County Schools before purchasing — school zones can change.


Ready to Find Your Home in Grande Dunes?

Grande Dunes real estate moves quickly. Whether you are searching for a maintenance-free townhome, a golf course view home, or a custom oceanside estate, the right Grande Dunes property requires the right local expertise. Here are your next steps:

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WRITTEN BY
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Andrew Burnett
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WRITTEN BY
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Andrew Burnett
Realtor

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