Market Common Neighborhoods — Complete Guide to Every Community in Myrtle Beach SC [2026]

Market Common in Myrtle Beach SC is one of the most complete and most sought-after master-planned communities on the South Carolina coast — a 1,100-acre development on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base built around a pedestrian-scale town center featuring upscale dining, boutique shopping, a movie theater, live entertainment, year-round festivals, and 220 acres of parks and recreation facilities surrounded by 20 distinct residential neighborhoods covering every lifestyle and budget from $185,000 condos to $990,000 live/work townhouses and $900,000-plus luxury estates on protected land. Every Market Common resident shares the same defining lifestyle — golf cart access to the town center, Myrtle Beach State Park, and the Atlantic Ocean beaches from a genuine neighborhood with restaurants worth walking to, a Farmers Market worth attending, and a community identity unlike anything else in Myrtle Beach. Whether you want a maintenance-free condo from $185,000, a townhome steps from the restaurants, a natural gas craftsman single-family home, a multi-generational dual-living floor plan, an all-single-story community, or an estate on 0.67 acres of protected woodland Market Common has a neighborhood built specifically for your lifestyle. Here is the most complete guide to every Market Common neighborhood available anywhere online.

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What Is Market Common in Myrtle Beach SC?

Market Common is a 1,100-acre master-planned community in the City of Myrtle Beach SC 29577 — developed beginning in the mid-2000s on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base that closed in 1993 when the federal government transferred the property to the city. The redevelopment transformed a decommissioned military installation into one of the most distinctive and most livable communities on the Grand Strand — preserving portions of the original Air Force Base character including the 1950s residential structures at Seagate Village and The Cottages at Farrow Parkway while building an entirely new town center and 20 residential neighborhoods from the ground up.

Key facts about Market Common:

• Location: City of Myrtle Beach SC 29577 — between Highway 17 Bypass and the Atlantic Ocean
• Size: approximately 1,100 acres on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
• Developed: mid-2000s through present — with active new development at Belle Harbor and Meridian
• Town center: pedestrian-scale urban core with 100-plus restaurants, shops, services, and entertainment
• Residential communities: 20 distinct neighborhoods — single-family, townhomes, and condos
• Price range: $185,000 to $990,000-plus across all community types
• Beach proximity: approximately 1.5 to 2 miles to the Atlantic Ocean — golf cart accessible
• State Park: Myrtle Beach State Park borders the district — accessible by golf cart and bike
• Airport: Myrtle Beach International Airport approximately 10 minutes
• Golf cart: community-wide golf cart-friendly infrastructure
• No age restriction: all Market Common communities are open to buyers of all ages

The Market Common Lifestyle — Golf Carts, Beach, and Town Center

The Market Common lifestyle is defined by three things that virtually no other Myrtle Beach community delivers simultaneously: a golf cart ride to the beach, a walk to dinner without a car, and a genuine neighborhood with events worth attending.

Golf cart to the beach — the defining daily advantage:

Every Market Common residential community is golf cart accessible to Myrtle Beach State Park and the Atlantic Ocean beaches approximately 1.5 to 2 miles from most neighborhoods. Residents load beach chairs into a golf cart and ride to the sand without loading a car, finding parking, or paying beach access fees. Myrtle Beach State Park provides one of the cleanest and most natural beach experiences on the Grand Strand directly accessible from Market Common's front door.

Walk or golf cart to the town center — a rare coastal lifestyle:

The Market Common town center is a genuine pedestrian-scale district — Tupelo Honey, Gordon Biersch Brewery, PF Chang's, Nacho Hippo, CO Sushi, Barnes and Noble, Tommy Bahama, and 100-plus additional shops and restaurants line the walkable streets. A Regal Cinema, 810 Billiards and Bowling, and the Valor Park event lawn complete the picture. For residents in The Battery, Sweetgrass Square, and the downtown townhomes the town center is a literal 1 to 5 minute walk. For residents in the Withers Preserve communities a 10-minute golf cart ride delivers the same experience.

Year-round events — genuine community identity:

The Saturday Farmers Market at Valor Park, Movies Under the Stars, Art in the Park, seasonal festivals, and the weekly community programming create a community calendar that gives Market Common residents a reason to be in the town center consistently. This is the specific ingredient that transforms a well-planned development into a genuine community — and it is the thing that Market Common residents most frequently cite when asked why they chose it over comparable Myrtle Beach communities.

Single-Family Home Communities at Market Common

Market Common's 13 single-family communities range from affordable entry-level homes to estate-caliber luxury on protected land — with natural gas, golf course views, lakefront lots, and multi-generational floor plans available across the portfolio.

Emmens Preserve — Most Popular and Award-Winning

The most searched and most actively traded Market Common community. Lennar-built with 17-plus floor plans across The Arbor, The Coastal, and The Heritage collections from 1,480 to 2,797 sq ft. Award-winning Doolittle Lake landscaping. Resort pool, amphitheater, bocce ball, putting greens, outdoor kitchen, fire pits, dog park, fitness center. HOA under $90/month. Golf cart to beach. $300,000–$600,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Monarch Estates at Emmens Preserve — Dual-Living and Lakefront

88-home prestigious Lennar satellite enclave within Emmens. The Monarch Coastal floor plan — two completely private living spaces in one home — is the most sought multi-generational floor plan in all of Market Common. Many lakefront lots. HOA under $90/month — the lowest in Market Common for full resort amenity access. $480,000–$600,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Cresswind — Largest Clubhouse and Most Active Social Community

400 Kolter Homes — no age restriction — active lifestyle community. The Club: 12,500 sq ft clubhouse with fitness, dance studio, arts and crafts, billiards, outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, amphitheater. HOA covers lawn, irrigation, cable, internet, security monitoring. $400,000–$580,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Belle Harbor — Newest Lennar Community in Market Common

Lennar's most recent Market Common community. Vibrantly colored homes, marble bathrooms, 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, natural gas, maple cabinets. Bradford floor plan — the only single-level home in Belle Harbor. Forthcoming pool and pavilion. Mid $400,000s–$600,000-plus. See the complete guide →

The Reserve at Market Common — Boutique Natural Gas With Private Pool

Only 109 Beazer Homes on natural gas. Craftsman architecture. Savannah floor plan most sought. Private pool shared among only 109 homes. $430,000–$600,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Sweetgrass Square — Charleston Architecture Walking Distance to Town Center

Dockstreet Communities. The only Charleston-inspired Lowcountry residential community in Market Common. Raised foundations, wide front porches, alley-loaded garages. Walking distance to Market Common restaurants and shops. $400,000–$650,000-plus. See the complete guide →

The Battery at Market Common — 10-Inch Ceilings and 20-Plus Floor Plans

Dockstreet Communities. 20-plus Southern and Lowcountry floor plans from 1,200 to 3,300 sq ft. The only Market Common community with 10-inch ceilings as standard. Gas ranges. One block from the Market Common town center. Florence and Gladstone most sought floor plans. $450,000–$700,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Park Place at Market Common — Natural Gas With Water View Homesites

Beazer Homes at 209 Angel Wing Drive. Natural gas throughout. Water view homesites. 9-foot smooth ceilings. Seabrook floor plan most sought. 2 miles to beach. $400,000–$600,000-plus. See the complete guide →

The Cottages at Farrow Parkway — Original 1950s Air Force Base Homes

The most historically significant community in Market Common — original 1950s Air Force Base construction. Raised beach-style homes. Many back to nature preserve. The rare St. Bart plan. Up to 4 bedrooms. $350,000–$600,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Balmoral at Withers Preserve — Elegant Modern Homes

Elegant spacious modern single-family homes in the Withers Preserve section. Premium finishes, cathedral ceilings, covered porches, screened patios. $450,000–$700,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Highlands at Withers Preserve — D.R. Horton Spacious Luxury

D.R. Horton spacious luxury homes with floor plans up to 2,467 sq ft. Focus on luxury and privacy. Withers Preserve section. $450,000–$750,000-plus. See the complete guide →

The Sanctuary at Withers Preserve — All Single-Story With 22 Lakefront Lots

74 Pulte Homes — every home single-story, no stairs. Built 2017. Central lake with 22 direct lakefront homesites. Natural gas. 4 floor plans from 1,656 to 3,000-plus sq ft. Community pool. HOA covers master association, pool, taxes, insurance, and utilities — the most comprehensive HOA in Market Common. Less than 1 mile to town center. $430,000–$700,000-plus. See the complete guide →

The Estates at Withers Preserve — Most Exclusive With Largest Lots

Only 42 homes. Lots up to 0.67 acres of permanently protected woodland — the largest in Market Common. Natural gas. Floor plans from 2,174 to 3,312 sq ft. Cathedral ceilings. Cul-de-sac streets. Consistently described as one of if not the most desirable area in Myrtle Beach. $600,000–$900,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Townhome Communities at Market Common

Market Common Downtown Townhomes and Live/Work

The most walkable and most premium downtown residential addresses. Five types — Howard Avenue and Hackler Street live/work row houses with ground-floor commercial space ($380,000–$990,000), Shine Avenue and Rosencrans Lane traditional townhomes ($360,000–$560,000), Market View new construction with 10-foot ceilings ($385,000-plus), Carriage Homes ($430,000–$560,000), and Wentworth Park townhomes. Steps from every Market Common restaurant. See the complete guide →

Windsor Gate — Most Affordable Market Common Area Option

2001 Air Force Base era townhomes. 2 and 3 bedroom 2-story townhouse-style from 1,100 to 1,300 sq ft. Each bedroom has its own private bath. Lake views. Screened rear porches. $200,000–$300,000 — the most affordable Market Common area community. See the complete guide →

Meridian at Market Common — Newest With Resort Pool and Indoor Pickleball

Newer 2021-plus construction. Natural gas. 3 to 5 bedrooms up to 2,276-plus sq ft. Massive beach-style resort pool with hot tub. Fire pits. Indoor pickleball court. Miles of walking trails. Stream-backing lots with protected woodland. $375,000–$580,000-plus. See the complete guide →

Condo Communities at Market Common

Seagate Village — 800 Historic 1950s Air Force Base Homes

The largest community in Market Common. 800 single-story ranch-style condo homes originally built in the 1950s as Air Force Base housing — completely renovated beginning in the 1990s. HOA covers roof replacement, exterior painting every 5 years, building insurance, and weekly lawn maintenance. Directly across from Myrtle Beach State Park. 1.5 miles to beach. D model additions reach 1,800-plus sq ft with 4 bedrooms. Most properties not in a flood zone. $210,000–$349,000. See the complete guide →

High Market and High Market II — Brightly Colored With Private Gardens

Townhome-style 2 bedroom 2-story condos at 1,273 sq ft with 10-foot ceilings, granite countertops, fenced private patio, and private garden per unit. Walking and biking distance to all Market Common amenities. High Market II adds 2.5 bathrooms and master bedroom balcony. $245,000–$320,000. See the complete guide →

The Sail House — 2.5 Bathrooms Standard With No Carpet

Townhome-style 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom condos on Gabreski Lane, Sail House Court, and Pampas Drive. Open main-level floor plan. Laminate and tile throughout — no carpet. Close to Market Common town center. $265,000–$310,000. See the complete guide →

Lakeview at Market Common — Newest Condos With Private Garages and Lake Views

Only 48 units built 2016 — the newest condo community in Market Common. True townhome-style construction. Private garage per unit. Terraces and porches with gorgeous lake views. Hardwood floors, granite, GE appliances, Schlage Link smart home technology, structured wiring in every bedroom. Four 2-bedroom floor plans. HOA covers lawn and irrigation. $185,000–$310,000. See the complete guide →

Market Common Price Guide by Community — 2026

Use this quick reference to find communities within your target price range.

Under $250,000:

• Lakeview (1BR from $185,000)
• Windsor Gate (from $200,000)
• Seagate Village (from $210,000)
• High Market (from $245,000)

$250,000–$400,000:

• The Sail House (from $265,000)
• Seagate Village (to $349,000)
• Downtown Market Common townhomes (from $360,000)
• The Cottages at Farrow Parkway (from $350,000)
• Emmens Preserve (from $300,000)

$400,000–$600,000:

• Meridian (from $375,000)
• Sweetgrass Square (from $400,000)
• The Reserve (from $430,000)
• The Sanctuary (from $430,000)
• The Battery (from $450,000)
• Balmoral (from $450,000)
• Highlands (from $450,000)
• Cresswind (from $400,000)
• Monarch Estates (from $480,000)
• Belle Harbor (from mid $400,000s)
• Park Place (from $400,000)

Over $600,000:

• The Estates at Withers Preserve (from $600,000)
• Live/Work townhomes Howard Avenue (to $990,000)

How to Choose the Right Market Common Neighborhood

With 20 communities covering every price point and lifestyle profile define your top three priorities before searching.

If you want the most walkable position to the town center:
The Battery (1 block), Sweetgrass Square (walking distance), downtown Market Common townhomes (steps)

If you want the most complete resort amenity package:
Emmens Preserve (resort pool, Doolittle Lake, amphitheater, bocce, putting green, dog park), Cresswind (12,500 sq ft clubhouse, pickleball, tennis, bocce)

If you want all single-story living:
The Sanctuary at Withers Preserve (every home single-story — the only all-single-story community in Market Common), Seagate Village (single-story condo homes), Gladstone floor plan at The Battery

If you want the most affordable entry into Market Common:
Lakeview 1BR from $185,000, Windsor Gate from $200,000, Seagate Village from $210,000

If you want natural gas throughout:
The Reserve, Park Place, Emmens Preserve (most sections), Belle Harbor, The Sanctuary, The Battery, Meridian, The Estates at Withers Preserve

If you want the most exclusive and private community:
The Estates at Withers Preserve (42 homes, lots to 0.67 acres, protected woodland)

If you want the most historic community:
Seagate Village (800 original 1950s Air Force Base homes), The Cottages at Farrow Parkway (original 1950s base housing along Farrow Parkway)

If you want multi-generational dual-living:
Monarch Estates at Emmens Preserve — the Monarch Coastal floor plan with two completely private living spaces is the only dual-living floor plan in Market Common

If you want the newest construction:
Meridian (2021-plus), Belle Harbor (newest Lennar), Lakeview (2016), The Sanctuary (2017)

If you want the best HOA value:
Monarch Estates — under $90/month for full Emmens Preserve resort amenity access, The Sanctuary — taxes and insurance included, Seagate Village — roof, exterior paint, building insurance included

If you want lakefront or water views:
The Sanctuary (22 lakefront homesites), Monarch Estates (many lakefront lots), Lakeview (lake views from every unit), Park Place (water view homesites), Windsor Gate (lake views), Seagate Village (some water views)

If you want the most distinctive architecture:
The Battery (10-inch ceilings, 20-plus Southern/Lowcountry floor plans), Sweetgrass Square (Charleston raised foundations, alley garages), The Cottages (1950s Air Force Base character)

Market Common vs Barefoot Resort — Which Is Right for You?

Market Common and Barefoot Resort are the two most complete master-planned communities in the Grand Strand. Both deliver resort lifestyle access and genuine community identity — but they serve different buyer profiles.

Choose Market Common if you want:

• A walkable urban town center you can reach on foot or by golf cart — restaurants, shops, movies, Farmers Market
• Golf cart or bike to Myrtle Beach State Park and the beach
• No age restriction across all 20 communities
• The widest variety of community types — from $185,000 condos to $990,000 live/work townhouses
• A genuine neighborhood calendar with weekly and seasonal community events
• Historic Air Force Base character at Seagate Village and The Cottages
• Natural gas availability across multiple communities
• Multi-generational dual-living floor plans at Monarch Estates

Choose Barefoot Resort if you want:

• Four championship golf courses on site — Norman, Dye, Fazio, Love
• Private oceanfront beach cabana with seasonal shuttle
• The largest saltwater pool in South Carolina on the ICW
• ICW waterfront luxury — North Tower, Edgewater, Harbour Cove, Dye Estates
• The most comprehensive single resort amenity package on the Grand Strand
• Barefoot Landing immediately adjacent — 150-plus shops, restaurants, Alabama Theatre, House of Blues

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Frequently Asked Questions — Market Common Neighborhoods

How many communities are in Market Common?

Market Common has 20 distinct residential communities — 13 single-family neighborhoods, 3 townhome communities, and 4 condo communities — ranging from $185,000 condos to $990,000-plus live/work townhouses and $900,000-plus luxury estates.

What is the most affordable community in Market Common?

Lakeview at Market Common has the lowest entry price — 1 bedroom condos from approximately $185,000. Windsor Gate townhomes start from $200,000 and Seagate Village condos from $210,000. All three include the full Market Common golf cart lifestyle.

How far is Market Common from the beach?

Approximately 1.5 to 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean — golf cart and bike accessible from every community in the district. Myrtle Beach State Park with its pristine beach, fishing pier, and nature trails borders Market Common's southern edge and is directly accessible from most communities by golf cart.

Can you golf cart to the beach from Market Common?

Yes — Market Common is a golf cart-friendly district and every community is within golf cart distance of Myrtle Beach State Park and Atlantic Ocean beach access approximately 1.5 to 2 miles away.

Do Market Common communities allow short-term rentals?

Most Market Common single-family communities do not permit short-term vacation rentals — they are primary residence and long-term lease communities. Select condo and townhome communities have varying STR policies. Confirm the specific rental policy for any individual property during due diligence — policies vary by community and sometimes by building or unit.

Is Market Common age restricted?

No — no Market Common community has an age restriction. Cresswind is an active lifestyle community strongly marketed to active adults but has no legal age requirement. All 20 Market Common communities are open to buyers of all ages.

Which Market Common communities have natural gas?

The Reserve, Park Place, Emmens Preserve (most sections), Belle Harbor, The Sanctuary at Withers Preserve, The Battery, Meridian, and The Estates at Withers Preserve all offer natural gas. Confirm for any specific property during due diligence.

What schools serve Market Common?

Myrtle Beach Primary School, Myrtle Beach Elementary School, Myrtle Beach Middle School, and Myrtle Beach High School — all Horry County Schools in the Myrtle Beach district. St. Andrew Catholic School is a nearby A-rated private option for K through 8th grade. Confirm zone assignments at horrycountyschools.net.

What is the best Market Common community?

The best Market Common community depends entirely on your lifestyle priorities. Emmens Preserve is the most popular and most traded community overall. Cresswind has the best clubhouse. The Sanctuary is the best for all-single-story living. The Battery has the best architecture and town center proximity for single-family buyers. Monarch Estates has the best HOA value. The Estates at Withers Preserve is the most exclusive. Use the How to Choose section above to identify the right fit for your specific priorities.

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