Carillon at Tuscany

Independent Assessment

Carillon at Tuscany's legal 55+ age restriction, its developer (D.R. Horton), its approximately 85-home count, and its roughly $312/month HOA fee (billed quarterly) were independently confirmed across multiple consistent independent real-estate sources. Carillon was also confirmed to be specifically the age-restricted neighborhood within the larger Tuscany master plan — most of Tuscany itself is not age-restricted — a distinction buyers searching broadly for 'Tuscany' real estate in Carolina Forest should keep in mind, since that search will surface listings well outside Carillon's 55+ section. Reported original builder pricing (roughly $180,000 to the upper $200,000s) reflects the community's original 2012-era construction rather than current resale market values, and no independently confirmed specific current range was found in accessible sources.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a small, gated, legally age-restricted community with its own private in-house clubhouse (including an on-site movie theater and game room) rather than sharing amenities with a much larger all-ages population, and who value proximity to forty acres of lakes and ten miles of trails within the broader Tuscany footprint, are the best fit for Carillon at Tuscany.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Carillon at Tuscany was developed by D.R. Horton beginning around 2012 as the dedicated 55-and-older neighborhood within the larger Tuscany master-planned community in Myrtle Beach's Carolina Forest area, built on the site of the former Belle Terre Golf Course. The community reached a final build-out of approximately 85 single-family homes across eight floor plans ranging from roughly 1,460 to 2,747 square feet, each with three bedrooms. The community is fully built out, with no new construction remaining.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Historical builder pricing for Carillon at Tuscany was reported from roughly $180,000 to the upper $200,000s at the time of original construction around 2012. No independently confirmed specific current resale price range was found in accessible sources; buyers should request current comparable sales for the specific floor plan from a local agent, since Myrtle Beach-area home values have appreciated substantially since the community's original construction.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Carillon at Tuscany is fully built out; all available inventory is resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent home inspection, since resale purchases here carry no builder warranty, and should request the HOA's most recent financials and any pending special-assessment history as part of due diligence.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Horry County property tax. South Carolina assesses an owner-occupied primary residence ('legal residence') at a 4% assessment ratio versus 6% for a second home or investment property, and the 4% rate requires filing an application with the Horry County Assessor rather than applying automatically. Because homes here date to around 2012, insurance underwriting is generally more favorable than for older Grand Strand stock, but buyers should still obtain a property-specific quote given the coastal Horry County location.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Carillon's small scale (approximately 85 homes) gives it a more intimate social feel than the Grand Strand's larger 55+ communities, centered on its own private clubhouse rather than a shared amenity center with the broader, mostly all-ages Tuscany population. Its in-house movie theater and game room are somewhat unusual amenities at this size, while the surrounding Tuscany master plan's lakes and trail network extend the outdoor lifestyle beyond Carillon's own gated boundary.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Carillon at Tuscany sits within the Tuscany master plan in Myrtle Beach's Carolina Forest area, roughly five miles from Myrtle Beach's Boardwalk, Coastal Grand Mall, and Myrtle Beach International Airport. The location offers residents a comparatively short drive to the coast while remaining inland, along with convenient access to Carolina Forest's growing retail, dining, and medical infrastructure.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Carillon at Tuscany is independently confirmed as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older community. This restriction applies specifically to the Carillon neighborhood within the larger Tuscany master plan — most of the surrounding Tuscany community is not age-restricted. Buyers should confirm current occupancy and age-verification procedures directly with the Carillon at Tuscany HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Carillon is fully built out at a small scale (approximately 85 homes), so it does not offer the amenity breadth or club variety of a much larger community like Cresswind Myrtle Beach or the Del Webb communities, and every current purchase is a resale without a builder warranty. There is no on-site golf course, notably since Carillon itself was built on the former Belle Terre Golf Course site. Buyers should also be careful when searching for real estate under the broader 'Tuscany' name, since most of that surrounding master plan is not age-restricted.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Carolina Forest/Myrtle Beach 55+ market, Carillon at Tuscany is most directly comparable to Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common in terms of build era and resale-only status, but at a much smaller scale (approximately 85 homes versus roughly 400) and with a more private, in-house clubhouse rather than Cresswind's larger trail-and-park-oriented layout. Buyers who want a larger amenity roster and more resale inventory to choose from may prefer Cresswind or the Del Webb communities; buyers who prefer a smaller, more intimate gated setting may prefer Carillon.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and the current HOA fee for a specific address.

Is all of Tuscany age-restricted to 55 and older?

No. Carillon at Tuscany is the specific, gated 55-and-older neighborhood within the larger Tuscany master plan in Carolina Forest; most of the surrounding Tuscany community is not age-restricted. Confirm that a specific listing sits within Carillon before assuming an age restriction applies.

Is new construction available at Carillon at Tuscany?

No. The community, built out starting around 2012, is fully complete as of the most recent review. All current purchases are resales from previous owners.

What are the HOA fees at Carillon at Tuscany?

Reported at roughly $312 per month, billed quarterly, covering lawn mowing, edging, irrigation, weekly trash service, and one year of termite protection. Confirm the current fee directly with the HOA.

Does Carillon at Tuscany have a golf course?

No. Carillon was built on the site of the former Belle Terre Golf Course and does not have an on-site golf course of its own.