Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach

Independent Assessment

The central finding is that 'Del Webb at Grande Dunes' is a specific age-restricted enclave carved out of a much larger, mostly all-ages master plan — not the entirety of Grande Dunes, which also includes non-age-restricted neighborhoods, golf courses (the Members Club and Resort Club, both open to the broader Grande Dunes community, not exclusive to Del Webb), a marina village, and luxury condominium towers. Buyers searching generically for 'Grande Dunes' real estate will surface listings well outside the 55+ section. Whether the nearby, separately marketed 'Waterside Pointe' custom-home neighborhood is a distinct community was also independently investigated: multiple independent sources confirm Waterside Pointe sits within the same Del Webb homeowners association as the rest of Del Webb at Grande Dunes, using the same Del Webb amenity center, rather than operating as its own HOA or a separate age-restricted community. Waterside Pointe is therefore treated as a custom-home section of Del Webb at Grande Dunes rather than published as a separate community (see the FAQ below). Reported total-homesite figures also did not reconcile across sources (637 vs. approximately 524), an unresolved discrepancy rather than a single confirmed number.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a legally age-restricted Del Webb lifestyle with the added draw of members-only oceanfront beach access through the Grande Dunes Ocean Club, and who are comfortable buying resale or one of a small number of remaining new-construction homesites rather than choosing from a wide-open builder lineup, are the best fit for Del Webb at Grande Dunes. Its location within the larger, upscale Grande Dunes master plan also suits buyers who want proximity to golf, a marina, and higher-end shopping and dining without living directly on a golf course themselves.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach was developed by PulteGroup under its Del Webb active-adult brand as the 55-and-older section of the larger Grande Dunes master-planned resort community. Construction of single-family and attached homes is reported to have begun around 2017. Del Webb's own materials describe roughly 637 homesites within its section of Grande Dunes; other secondary sources cite a planned total closer to 524 single-family and attached homes, a discrepancy that could not be fully reconciled. Within the Del Webb HOA, a smaller custom-home section known as Waterside Pointe — roughly 47 Lowcountry-style homes along the Intracoastal Waterway, built by Nations Homes and the Carrell Group rather than by Del Webb directly — was released as a higher-price, custom-build option using the same Del Webb amenity center and POA. The community is widely reported as near or at sellout of new-construction inventory.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported new-construction pricing for Del Webb at Grande Dunes started around $394,565 for entry floor plans, with an average sale price reported near $640,834 reflecting the community's larger homes, water-view lots, and near-sellout scarcity. The custom-home Waterside Pointe section carries a materially higher price point, with lots reported starting around $150,000 and finished custom homes commonly $500,000 and up. Because new-construction inventory is limited, buyers should compare current resale asking prices against recent closed sales for the specific section and lot type rather than against original builder base pricing, which no longer reflects the current market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Del Webb at Grande Dunes is reported at or near sellout of new construction as of the most recent review, so most available inventory — including in the Waterside Pointe custom-home section, where remaining lots are limited — should be treated as resale or as a small number of remaining builder-held homesites. Resale buyers should request the POA's most recent reserve study and any pending special assessments; buyers interested in any remaining new construction or a custom Waterside Pointe lot should confirm current availability directly with the Del Webb sales office.

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 — a meaningful cost difference for buyers not using the home as their primary residence, and the 4% rate requires filing an application with the Horry County Assessor rather than applying automatically. Buyers should confirm current millage, whether the home qualifies for the 4% legal-residence ratio, and any applicable exemptions directly with the Horry County Assessor's Office, and obtain a property-specific insurance quote given the community's coastal Horry County location.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Del Webb at Grande Dunes follows PulteGroup's standard programmed-lifestyle model, centered on its roughly 15,000-square-foot amenity center, but with an amenity most other Del Webb communities lack: access to Grande Dunes' private Ocean Club, giving residents a members-only oceanfront beach facility a short drive from home rather than relying on public beach access. The custom-home Waterside Pointe section, along the Intracoastal Waterway, offers a quieter, boutique setting within the same overall Del Webb POA and full amenity access as the rest of the community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Del Webb at Grande Dunes sits within the Grande Dunes master plan in Myrtle Beach, generally in the 62nd Avenue North corridor between US-17 (Kings Highway) and the Intracoastal Waterway. The location offers a comparatively short drive to Myrtle Beach's Coastal Grand Mall, Myrtle Beach International Airport, and Grand Strand Medical Center, along with proximity to Grande Dunes' own golf courses, marina village, and shopping.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach is independently confirmed as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older community, consistent with the Del Webb national brand's standard HOPA-qualified structure used across its communities nationwide. This restriction applies to the Del Webb section of Grande Dunes specifically (including Waterside Pointe, which shares the same Del Webb POA) — it does not apply to the broader, mostly all-ages Grande Dunes master plan. Buyers should confirm current occupancy and age-verification procedures directly with the Del Webb at Grande Dunes Property Owners Association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Del Webb at Grande Dunes is reported at or near sellout of new construction, so most buyers today will be shopping the resale market rather than choosing from a full builder lineup of available homesites, and pricing has moved up accordingly from original builder base prices. The community has no on-site golf course of its own; golf access is through Grande Dunes' separate golf operations, which are not included in the Del Webb POA fee. Because 'Grande Dunes' as a name covers a much larger master plan that is mostly not age-restricted, buyers must be careful to confirm that a specific listing sits within the Del Webb POA and not in one of Grande Dunes' non-age-restricted neighborhoods. Buyers considering the Waterside Pointe custom-home section should confirm current lot availability and pricing directly, since it is a smaller, higher-price-point subset of the same HOA rather than a separate offering.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Myrtle Beach 55+ market, Del Webb at Grande Dunes is most directly comparable to Del Webb North Myrtle Beach (its newer, still-actively-building sister community about 15 minutes north) and Cresswind Myrtle Beach at Market Common — both offer a similar programmed-lifestyle Del Webb-style or Kolter-built experience without the Grande Dunes Ocean Club access that distinguishes this community. Buyers who specifically want that private beach-club amenity and an established, mostly-built-out setting should weigh this community against Del Webb North Myrtle Beach's greater new-construction availability and generally lower current price point.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, any remaining new-construction or Waterside Pointe lot availability, recent closed comparables, and the current POA fee for a specific address.

Is Waterside Pointe a separate community from Del Webb at Grande Dunes?

No. Independent sources confirm Waterside Pointe is a custom-home neighborhood within the same Del Webb Property Owners Association as the rest of Del Webb at Grande Dunes, using the same Del Webb amenity center. It is not a separately governed community, so it is covered as part of Del Webb at Grande Dunes rather than as its own community.

Is all of Grande Dunes age-restricted to 55 and older?

No. Grande Dunes is a much larger master-planned resort community that is mostly all-ages, including golf courses, a marina village, and non-age-restricted neighborhoods and condominium towers. Only the specific Del Webb-developed section (including Waterside Pointe) carries the 55+ legal age restriction.

Is new construction still available at Del Webb at Grande Dunes?

Availability is very limited as of the last update; the community is widely reported as near or at sellout. Most current purchases are resales. Confirm current new-construction and Waterside Pointe lot availability directly with the Del Webb sales office.

Does Del Webb at Grande Dunes have its own golf course?

No. The community itself has no on-site golf course, but residents can access Grande Dunes' separate golf courses (the Members Club and Resort Club), which are open to the broader Grande Dunes community and billed separately from the Del Webb POA fee.