Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common

Independent Assessment

Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common's legal 55+ age restriction, its developer (Kolter Homes), its roughly 400-home count, and its proximity (about one mile) to Market Common were independently confirmed through Kolter's own materials and multiple consistent independent real-estate directories. Reported pricing has moved up meaningfully since the community's original sub-$300,000s starting prices, reflecting both general Myrtle Beach market appreciation and the fact that the community is now fully built out and resale-only; current resale-era pricing is presented rather than outdated original builder base prices. No independently confirmed specific current HOA fee dollar amount was found in accessible public sources, so buyers should verify it directly with the HOA.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a legally age-restricted 55+ community within an easy walk, bike ride, or short drive of Market Common's shops, restaurants, and movie theater — without paying Market Common's own higher-density, higher-price-point real estate — and who are comfortable buying resale in a fully built-out neighborhood, are the best fit for Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common was developed by Kolter Homes as a nature-inspired, gated 55+ community of roughly 400 single-family homes, built out in phases from approximately 2013 through 2022 on a site about one mile from The Market Common. The community was recognized by Where to Retire magazine as one of the Top 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States. New-home construction is complete, and available inventory comes from the resale market.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported resale pricing starts around the low $400,000s, with current average list prices commonly reported in the high $400,000s to $500,000s depending on floor plan, lot, and updates. Because no new construction remains, buyers should compare current resale asking prices against recent closed sales for the specific floor plan rather than against the community's original sub-$300,000s builder base pricing, which no longer reflects the current market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Cresswind Myrtle Beach is fully built out as of the last update; 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 seller's HOA disclosure, most recent reserve information, 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 were built across nearly a decade (roughly 2013-2022), insurance underwriting and roof/system age can vary meaningfully between an earlier-phase and a later-phase home; buyers should obtain a property-specific quote in either case.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Cresswind's layout emphasizes walkable, nature-inspired streetscapes, meandering trails, and pocket parks rather than a single dominant amenity, with the clubhouse and outdoor pool serving as the main social hub for club activities and fitness programming. Its roughly one-mile proximity to The Market Common gives residents easy access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment without living within Market Common's own denser, higher-priced core.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Cresswind Myrtle Beach sits just off Farrow Parkway near Market Common in Myrtle Beach, less than two miles from the beach and close to Myrtle Beach International Airport, Conway Medical Center, and Coastal Grand Mall. The location offers a comparatively short, often golf-cart-friendly trip to Market Common's dining and retail district.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common is independently confirmed as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older community, consistent with Kolter Homes' national Cresswind active-adult brand, which uses a standard HOPA-qualified structure across its communities. Buyers should confirm current occupancy and age-verification procedures directly with the HOA, since administrative practices can vary over time.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Cresswind is fully built out, so every current purchase is a resale without a builder warranty, making an independent home inspection more important here than in a still-building community. There is no on-site golf course. Because the current HOA fee amount was not independently confirmed from accessible sources, buyers should get the current figure in writing from the HOA rather than relying on an online estimate before finalizing a budget.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Myrtle Beach 55+ market, Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common is most directly comparable to Belle Harbor, a nearby Lennar community also close to Market Common that is marketed primarily as an all-ages family community rather than age-restricted — a meaningful distinction for buyers who specifically want a legally age-restricted neighborhood. Compared with Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach or Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, Cresswind sits closer to Market Common's walkable retail core but does not offer Del Webb's Ocean Club-style beach access or Grande Dunes-area golf proximity.

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 Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common legally age-restricted?

Yes. Independent sources confirm Cresswind Myrtle Beach is a legally age-restricted 55-and-older community, consistent with Kolter Homes' national Cresswind active-adult brand.

Can I still buy new construction at Cresswind Myrtle Beach?

No. The community, built out in phases from roughly 2013 to 2022, is now fully built out as of the most recent review. All current purchases are resales from previous owners.

How far is Cresswind from The Market Common?

About one mile, making Market Common's shops, restaurants, and movie theater an easy trip without living directly within Market Common's own higher-density, higher-priced core.

Does Cresswind Myrtle Beach have golf?

No. There is no on-site golf course at Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common.