Summerlyn Homes for Sale — Carolina Forest Myrtle Beach SC [2026]

Summerlyn is a charming natural gas single-family home community in the heart of Carolina Forest Myrtle Beach SC — built between 2015 and 2018 by Citizens Homes on a site nestled directly between Waterbridge and The Farm at Carolina Forest on Carolina Forest Boulevard. Summerlyn homes for sale range from approximately $300,000 to $400,000 across 8 floor plan styles with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 1,000 to 2,500 square feet — making it one of the most affordable natural gas communities in the entire Carolina Forest corridor. The community features a pool, kiddie pool, clubhouse, children's playground, and pond views throughout — with a HOA fee of just $65 per month covering pool access, weekly trash pickup, community street lighting, and clubhouse access — all directly across the street from the Carolina Forest Public Library, Horry County Recreation Center, and Palmetto Adventure Land Playground.

If you are searching for Summerlyn homes for sale this is the most complete guide available. Here is everything you need to know.

What Is Summerlyn in Myrtle Beach SC?

Summerlyn is a single-family home community in Carolina Forest Myrtle Beach SC built between 2015 and 2018 by Citizens Homes — located halfway between Highway 501 and River Oaks Drive on Carolina Forest Boulevard, directly between the Waterbridge and The Farm at Carolina Forest subdivisions. It is one of the newer established communities in Carolina Forest and one of the smallest — creating an intimate neighborhood feel that larger communities cannot replicate. The community is a natural gas development with Energy Star appliances, hardwood flooring options, chef's kitchens, and upgrade options including screened porches, sunrooms, bay windows, and bonus rooms — at price points and HOA fees that undercut most comparable natural gas communities in the corridor.

Key facts about Summerlyn Carolina Forest:

• Location: Carolina Forest Boulevard between Waterbridge and The Farm, Myrtle Beach SC 29579
• Builder: Citizens Homes — built 2015 to 2018
• Natural gas: Yes — Energy Star appliances, hardwood floors, chef's kitchens standard
• Home sizes: 1,000 to 2,500 square feet — 2 to 4 bedrooms
• Floor plans: 8 distinct styles available in resale
• Price range: Approximately $300,000–$400,000
• HOA fee: $65 per month — one of the lowest in Carolina Forest
• HOA includes: Pool access, kiddie pool, weekly trash pickup, community street lighting, clubhouse access, children's playground
• Ponds: Multiple community ponds with water views from select lots
• Directly across from: Carolina Forest Public Library, Horry County Recreation Center, Palmetto Adventure Land Playground
• Schools: Ocean Bay Elementary, Ten Oaks Middle, Carolina Forest High School
• Drive to beach: Approximately 10 minutes — approximately 6 miles east
• Golf courses: 9 within a 10-minute drive

Summerlyn is consistently described as one of the best-hidden-value communities in Carolina Forest — a natural gas neighborhood with quality finishes, pond views, and an outstanding location at HOA fees and home prices that significantly undercut comparable communities in the corridor.

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What Are Home Prices at Summerlyn in 2026?

Summerlyn home prices range from approximately $300,000 to $400,000 — making it one of the most accessible natural gas communities in Carolina Forest with a full amenity package.

Entry level — smaller ranch and 2 bedroom floor plans: $300,000–$330,000. Two to three bedroom configurations. 1,000 to 1,400 square feet. Some without garages at the entry end. Well-maintained homes with mature landscaping from the 2015 to 2018 build period. Many with wooded or pond views — some backing to community green space or adjacent community preserve areas.

Mid range — 3 bedroom two-story and larger ranch homes: $330,000–$370,000. Three bedrooms, 2 to 2.5 bathrooms, 1,400 to 2,000 square feet. One and two-car attached garages. Many with LVP or hardwood flooring, open floor plans, cathedral ceilings, covered porches, and pond or wooded lot views. The core of the active Summerlyn resale market.

Upper range — largest floor plans and premium lot positions: $370,000–$400,000. Three to four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,000 to 2,500 square feet. Updated homes with screened porches, fenced yards, bonus rooms, and premium finishes. Lakefront and wooded lot positions at this price point. Some with loft areas ideal for home office or flex space.

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What Amenities Does Summerlyn Have?

Summerlyn delivers a focused amenity package at one of the lowest HOA fees in all of Carolina Forest — $65 per month — covering everything residents need for daily community life without the resort-scale overhead that drives higher monthly fees in larger communities.

Community Pool and Kiddie Pool

Summerlyn features a community pool with a fenced kiddie pool area — the social center of the neighborhood during the spring and summer months. The pool deck overlooks one of the community ponds creating a scenic backdrop that residents consistently describe as a highlight of the community. The pool area is well-maintained and actively used.

Clubhouse

The Summerlyn clubhouse is available to all residents for daily use and reservable for private events — parties, gatherings, and community social events. Directly adjacent to the pool and pond view area.

Children's Playground

A dedicated children's playground within the community serves the family demographic that Summerlyn specifically attracts with its school proximity and accessible price points.

Community Ponds and Water Views

Multiple community ponds are scattered throughout Summerlyn — many homes back directly to a pond or have water views from the front. The pond views and well-lit streets create a daily living environment that residents describe as more peaceful and scenic than the price point would suggest. Walking around the ponds is a regular activity for residents.

HOA value breakdown at $65 per month:

• Community pool and kiddie pool access
• Weekly trash pickup
• Community street lighting
• Clubhouse access
• Children's playground maintenance
• Common area landscaping and upkeep

This HOA fee is among the lowest of any amenity community in Carolina Forest. For comparison Berkshire Forest runs $95 to $130 per month, Waterbridge runs significantly higher, and The Parks at Carolina Forest runs above $100 per month. The Summerlyn HOA delivers genuine amenity access at a fraction of comparable community costs.

Directly across the street — community resources at no HOA cost:

• Carolina Forest Public Library — free library access walking distance from the community
• Horry County Recreation Center — free gym, fitness classes, and after-school programs across the street
• Palmetto Adventure Land Playground — one of the most impressive public playgrounds in Horry County — directly across Carolina Forest Boulevard

These three across-the-street amenities are not part of the Summerlyn HOA — they are Horry County public facilities that Summerlyn residents have immediate walking access to at zero additional cost. This combination effectively gives Summerlyn residents access to a gym, library, and large playground on top of their community pool, clubhouse, and pond views for $65 per month total.

What Are the Homes Like in Summerlyn?

Summerlyn homes were built by Citizens Homes between 2015 and 2018 with a natural gas infrastructure and quality finish package that outperforms most builder product at comparable price points in Carolina Forest. Eight floor plan styles in resale give buyers more variety than smaller single-plan communities while the community's relatively compact size keeps the neighborhood intimate.

Standard home features in Summerlyn:

• Natural gas throughout — heating, cooking, water heaters
• Energy Star appliances standard
• Hardwood flooring options — many resale homes have LVP or hardwood in main living areas
• Chef's kitchen configurations — open layout, islands on larger plans
• Cathedral and vaulted ceilings common on two-story plans — particularly in living rooms
• Covered front porches on most floor plans — screened rear porch option available
• 1 and 2-car attached garages — varies by floor plan
• Loft areas on select two-story plans — ideal for home office or flex space
• Bay windows, sunrooms, and bonus rooms available as upgrades on original build and added by owners in resale

Lot variety adds significant value to Summerlyn Myrtle Beach homes. Some of the most desirable lots in Summerlyn back to community ponds — water views from the rear of the home. Others back to wooded areas and community green space from adjacent Waterbridge. Corner lots and cul-de-sac positions are available within the community. Some lots at the community edge back to natural wooded buffers that provide genuine privacy not available on interior lots.

What Makes Summerlyn's Location So Convenient?

Summerlyn sits halfway between Highway 501 and River Oaks Drive on Carolina Forest Boulevard — a central corridor position that gives residents equally fast access to multiple highway routes in any direction.

Key distances from Summerlyn:

• Atlantic Ocean beaches: Approximately 10 minutes — approximately 6 miles east via Robert Grissom Parkway or Highway 31
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: Approximately 12 minutes
• Coastal Grand Mall: Approximately 8 minutes
• Tanger Outlets: Approximately 8 minutes via Highway 501
• Grand Strand Medical Center: Approximately 10 minutes
• Highway 31 access: Approximately 5 minutes
• Highway 501 access: Approximately 3 to 5 minutes
• Broadway at the Beach: Approximately 10 minutes
• Market Common: Approximately 12 minutes — see our complete Market Common guide
• 9 golf courses: All within 10 minutes
• Carolina Forest Public Library: Directly across the street — walking distance
• Horry County Recreation Center: Directly across the street — walking distance
• Grocery stores (Food Lion, Kroger, Publix): All within 5 to 10 minutes

Summerlyn's position between Waterbridge and The Farm gives it proximity to the full infrastructure of both communities — the Waterbridge corridor and The Farm commercial strip — while maintaining its own quiet neighborhood identity. Residents describe it as having the best location in Carolina Forest without paying the price premium of the communities on either side.

What Schools Serve Summerlyn Carolina Forest?

Summerlyn is served by the top-rated Carolina Forest school district — directly across from Ocean Bay Elementary and Ten Oaks Middle School infrastructure.

• Ocean Bay Elementary School — top-rated elementary school in Horry County Schools. Within a 5-minute drive and within the walking/biking proximity for many Summerlyn residents.
• Ten Oaks Middle School — serving the Carolina Forest corridor with strong academic performance
• Carolina Forest High School — one of the top-performing high schools in Horry County Schools — approximately 10 minutes from Summerlyn

The school district access from Summerlyn is equal to every other major Carolina Forest community — making it one of the best-value entries into the corridor for families who need top school district access at the most accessible price points and lowest HOA fees available in Carolina Forest. Confirm current zone assignments at horrycountyschools.net before purchasing.

How Does Summerlyn Compare to Other Carolina Forest Communities?

Summerlyn is the best-value natural gas community in Carolina Forest for buyers who want quality finishes, pond views, and top school district access at the lowest possible combined home price and HOA fee. Here is how it compares:

Summerlyn vs The Farm at Carolina Forest

The Farm is directly adjacent and delivers more property type variety — condos, townhomes, and single-family — at similar and lower price points. The Farm wins on community scale and 8,000 square foot pool. Summerlyn wins on natural gas, newer construction from 2015 to 2018, and the across-the-street library and rec center access. Both deliver equivalent school district access. See the complete Farm at Carolina Forest guide.

Summerlyn vs Waterbridge

Waterbridge is directly adjacent and delivers the largest residential pool in South Carolina, gated security, and a 60-acre lake. Waterbridge entry prices start meaningfully higher — approximately $450,000 versus Summerlyn's $300,000 entry. Summerlyn wins on price accessibility and HOA fee. Choose Waterbridge for premium gated resort lifestyle. Choose Summerlyn for natural gas quality at the most accessible price in the immediate corridor. See the complete Waterbridge guide.

Summerlyn vs Walkers Woods

Both are smaller established communities at comparable price points. Walkers Woods wins on lake character — 11 ponds create a more lake-immersive setting. Summerlyn wins on newer construction — 2015 to 2018 versus Walkers Woods' 2002-era build — and on natural gas infrastructure. Both deliver comparable school district access and HOA value. See the complete Walkers Woods guide.

See the complete comparison of every Carolina Forest neighborhood → Carolina Forest neighborhoods complete guide

What to Know Before Buying at Summerlyn

Three things every Summerlyn buyer should address before making an offer:

1. Prioritize pond-view and wooded-back lots — they sell fast. Summerlyn lots backing to community ponds or adjacent wooded conservation areas generate the most buyer interest in this compact community. These positions are limited — get pre-approved and ready to move quickly if a pond or wooded lot is your target. Get pre-approved here.

2. Confirm the HOA fee and what it covers. At $65 per month Summerlyn's HOA fee is one of the lowest in Carolina Forest — but confirm the exact current dues and what is included for any specific property during due diligence. HOA fees can adjust annually. Review the full HOA financial package during your 10 to 14 day South Carolina due diligence period. See the complete guide to making an offer.

3. Understand the floor plan variety in resale. Eight floor plan styles were built in Summerlyn between 2015 and 2018 — some with garages, some without, some with lofts, some single-story ranch designs. Before visiting specific homes understand which floor plan configuration fits your needs. Some smaller floor plans do not include a garage — confirm garage presence for any specific home before scheduling a showing. See the complete 2026 buyer guidance for Myrtle Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions — Summerlyn Homes for Sale

What is Summerlyn in Myrtle Beach SC?

Summerlyn is a natural gas single-family home community in Carolina Forest Myrtle Beach SC built between 2015 and 2018 by Citizens Homes — located on Carolina Forest Boulevard between Waterbridge and The Farm at Carolina Forest. It features 8 floor plan styles from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet with a community pool, kiddie pool, clubhouse, and playground at an HOA fee of $65 per month. The community is directly across the street from the Carolina Forest Public Library, Horry County Recreation Center, and Palmetto Adventure Land Playground. Prices range from approximately $300,000 to $400,000.

How much do homes cost in Summerlyn Carolina Forest?

Summerlyn home prices range from approximately $300,000 for entry-level 2 bedroom configurations to $400,000 for larger 3 to 4 bedroom homes on premium pond or wooded lots. See current listings →

Is Summerlyn a good place to live?

Yes — Summerlyn consistently delivers one of the best value propositions in all of Carolina Forest — natural gas construction, newer homes from 2015 to 2018, pond views, top school district access, and a $65 per month HOA that covers pool, trash, lighting, clubhouse, and playground. The across-the-street library, rec center, and playground add community infrastructure that most comparable communities do not have within walking distance.

What are HOA fees at Summerlyn?

$65 per month — one of the lowest HOA fees of any amenity community in Carolina Forest. This fee covers access to the community pool and kiddie pool, weekly trash pickup, community street lighting, clubhouse access, and children's playground maintenance. Confirm exact current dues during due diligence as fees adjust annually.

Is Summerlyn a natural gas community?

Yes — Summerlyn is a natural gas community built with Energy Star appliances, hardwood flooring options, and chef's kitchen configurations. Natural gas covers heating, cooking, and water heaters. This is one of the features that distinguishes Summerlyn real estate from most comparable-priced communities in Carolina Forest where all-electric construction is the default.

What schools serve Summerlyn Carolina Forest?

Ocean Bay Elementary, Ten Oaks 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.

How far is Summerlyn from the beach?

Approximately 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean — approximately 6 miles east via Robert Grissom Parkway or Highway 31. The central Carolina Forest Boulevard location gives Summerlyn efficient access to multiple highway routes for year-round beach access.

What is directly across the street from Summerlyn?

The Carolina Forest Public Library, the Horry County Recreation Center (free gym and programs), and Palmetto Adventure Land Playground are all directly across Carolina Forest Boulevard from Summerlyn — walkable from the community. These are public Horry County facilities available to Summerlyn residents at no additional cost beyond the community's $65 per month HOA fee.

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