Sanctuary at Withers Preserve

Independent Assessment

Whether Sanctuary at Withers Preserve's appearance on multiple active-adult directories (Seniorly, RetireNet, and several RetireNet-network affiliate sites) reflects an actual, enforceable 55+ restriction or simply a categorization applied by those directories was specifically investigated. Pulte's own community and HOA pages for Sanctuary at Withers Preserve do not disclose any age requirement, in contrast to Pulte's own Del Webb-branded communities elsewhere, which consistently confirm a legal restriction in their own materials. One directory's descriptive text for Sanctuary at Withers Preserve also closely echoes language describing the larger, mixed-use Withers Preserve district generally (new-urbanism planning, 'single-family homes, condos and townhomes'), which raises the possibility that the 55+ categorization is a database artifact from the broader Withers Preserve area rather than a fact specific to this 74-home subdivision. Because the evidence is genuinely mixed rather than either confirmed or contradicted, Sanctuary at Withers Preserve is classified as active-adult-marketed but unverified rather than as a confirmed legal age restriction.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers drawn to a small, boutique, water-featured neighborhood within easy walking distance of The Market Common's shops, restaurants, and movie theater — and who are comfortable that any retiree-skewed atmosphere here comes from marketing and buyer self-selection rather than a confirmed, enforceable age restriction — are the best fit for Sanctuary at Withers Preserve.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Pulte Homes developed Sanctuary at Withers Preserve as a 74-home neighborhood within the broader Withers Preserve master-planned district off Coventry Boulevard in Myrtle Beach's Market Common area, on land that was formerly part of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Construction began around 2017, with homes ranging from roughly 1,656 to more than 3,000 square feet across two to four bedrooms; 22 of the homesites sit directly on the community's lake. The community appears fully built out, with turnover happening through resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported original pricing at initial sale ran roughly from the $239,990s to the $256,990s. Because the community has been built out for several years, buyers should treat this figure only as a historical starting point and instead pull current resale asking prices and recent closed comparables for the specific floor plan of interest, since no reliable, current resale price range from independent sources has been confirmed.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

No evidence of an active new-construction sales program at Sanctuary at Withers Preserve was found as of the most recent review; the community appears fully built out. Buyers should budget for an independent inspection appropriate to a resale purchase and confirm the seller's HOA fee history with the association.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Horry County property tax, assessed and billed at the county level; buyers should confirm the current rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Horry County Assessor. No CDD or other special-purpose district assessment was located for this specific neighborhood in the sources reviewed, but buyers should still confirm directly given the pace of development in the surrounding Withers Preserve area.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Sanctuary at Withers Preserve is a small, lake-centered enclave rather than a large clubhouse-driven community, with its lifestyle appeal coming largely from its walkable proximity to The Market Common's restaurants, shops, and movie theater rather than from extensive on-site amenities. This makes it a more urban-feeling, compact alternative to the larger golf and clubhouse communities elsewhere in Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community sits off Coventry Boulevard within the Withers Preserve district of Myrtle Beach, adjacent to The Market Common, on land that was part of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The location offers short trips to the beach, Myrtle Beach International Airport, and Market Common's retail and dining corridor without the longer drive some Grand Strand communities require.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

A legal 55-and-older age restriction for Sanctuary at Withers Preserve has not been independently confirmed. Pulte's own community and HOA pages for this neighborhood do not disclose an age requirement, which contrasts with Pulte's Del Webb-branded communities, where an age restriction is consistently confirmed in the builder's own materials. At the same time, several active-adult and senior-housing directories (Seniorly, RetireNet, and RetireNet-network affiliate sites) categorize Sanctuary at Withers Preserve within their 55+ community listings, which is a genuine marketing signal even without confirmed legal backing. Buyers should request the community's current governing documents and ask the HOA directly whether any age-based occupancy restriction is recorded and enforced before assuming one applies.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

A legal age restriction remains unconfirmed despite the community's appearance on several active-adult directories, so buyers who specifically want the certainty of an enforceable 55-and-older restriction should verify current occupancy rules directly with the HOA before assuming one exists, or should compare against a Del Webb-branded or otherwise independently confirmed age-restricted community nearby. The community has no on-site golf course, and at only 74 homes its amenity footprint is limited to a community pool and pavilion rather than a full clubhouse.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Buyers specifically seeking a confirmed, legally enforceable 55-and-older restriction should compare Sanctuary at Withers Preserve against Cresswind Myrtle Beach, a Kolter-built active-adult community that appeared alongside it in directory searches and is more clearly positioned as an age-restricted product, or against a Del Webb-branded community elsewhere on the Grand Strand. Buyers who mainly want Market Common's walkable lifestyle, with or without an age restriction, may also want to compare Sanctuary at Withers Preserve against The Estates at Withers Preserve, a nearby community within the same broader district.

Current Listings

A connected local agent familiar with the Market Common area can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables for Sanctuary at Withers Preserve.

Is Sanctuary at Withers Preserve legally age-restricted to residents 55 and older?

A legal age restriction has not been independently confirmed. Pulte's own materials for this community do not disclose an age requirement, though several active-adult directories list it within their 55+ categories. Confirm the current occupancy policy directly with the HOA.

Is Sanctuary at Withers Preserve part of Del Webb?

No. It is a standard Pulte Homes community, not built under Pulte's age-restricted Del Webb brand.

Is there golf at Sanctuary at Withers Preserve?

No. The community has no on-site golf course.

Is new construction still available at Sanctuary at Withers Preserve?

No evidence of an active new-construction program was found; the community of 74 homes appears fully built out, with any current inventory coming from resale.