Waters Edge

Independent Assessment

For Waters Edge, every independent source located — 55places, RetireNet, North Beach Realty, Innovate Listings, Ace Realty, and CRG Homes among them — consistently describes it as a gated, over-55/55+ community, and no source describing Waters Edge as an all-ages or family-oriented community was found, unlike the direct contradictions found for several nearby communities. That said, the specific recorded CC&R or deed-restriction language was not located, and no statement from the Waters Edge HOA or D.R. Horton directly confirms the legal mechanism. Given the unusually consistent, unanimous sourcing with zero contradiction, the 55+ classification is treated as likely accurate, though buyers are still advised to confirm the current governing-document language directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a small, quiet, low-maintenance gated community close to the Cherry Grove section's beach access, and who specifically want a 55-and-older environment without the scale of a large national-brand active-adult community, are the clearest fit for Waters Edge.

Homes, Builders & Development History

D.R. Horton built Waters Edge as a gated, 75-home community in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, with construction reported beginning around 2017. Homes were offered across a handful of single-level floor plans (with an optional upstairs loft/bedroom) ranging roughly from 1,500 to 2,200 square feet, with 2-3 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, a den, and a two-car garage.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

New-home pricing at Waters Edge was reported starting in the mid-to-upper $200,000s, with an average resale price reported around $473,468 as of recent research — a meaningful increase reflecting years of Grand Strand price appreciation since the community's original build-out. Buyers should request current comparable sales for the specific floor plan, since figures from different points in time vary substantially.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Waters Edge is reported fully built as of the last update, so purchases are most likely resale without a builder warranty; buyers should confirm current inventory status with D.R. Horton or a local agent and budget for a full independent inspection.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Waters Edge 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.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Waters Edge's small scale (75 homes) gives it a quieter, more intimate feel than the Grand Strand's larger master-planned active-adult communities, with a single clubhouse and pool serving as the community's social hub rather than a resort-style amenity campus. Its Cherry Grove location places it at the northern end of North Myrtle Beach, closer to the North Carolina line than to the busier central Grand Strand corridor.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Waters Edge sits in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, roughly 15 miles south of the North Carolina border, giving residents reasonably convenient access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, and North Myrtle Beach's retail and dining corridors along US-17 and Sea Mountain Highway.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Waters Edge is consistently and repeatedly described as a gated 'over 55' or '55+' community by numerous independent real-estate sources, and no source was identified describing it as an all-ages or family-oriented community. Even so, the specific recorded deed-restriction or CC&R language was not located, so buyers who need certainty for HOPA-qualification purposes should confirm current governing-document language directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Waters Edge is small (75 homes) with a correspondingly modest amenity package — a single clubhouse, pool, and small activity area — rather than the extensive resort-style amenities found at larger active-adult communities in the area. The specific recorded deed-restriction language confirming the legal basis for its 55+ marketing was not found, so buyers who need certainty for HOPA-qualification purposes should confirm current governing-document language directly with the HOA. The community is reported fully built, so purchases are likely resale without a builder warranty.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the North Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand cluster, Waters Edge is most useful as a smaller, quieter alternative to larger active-adult communities such as Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club and Island Green farther south, both of which carry directly conflicting age-restriction evidence in independent research, unlike the more consistent picture found for Waters Edge.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables within Waters Edge.

Is Waters Edge age-restricted to 55 and older?

Numerous independent real-estate sources consistently describe Waters Edge as a gated over-55/55+ community, with no contradicting classification found. The specific recorded deed-restriction language was not located, so buyers who need certainty should confirm directly with the HOA.

How many homes are in Waters Edge?

Waters Edge consists of 75 single-family homes, reported fully built as of the most recent review.

What is the HOA fee at Waters Edge?

The HOA fee is reported at roughly $238/month, reportedly including cable/internet in addition to standard maintenance and amenity access. Confirm the current fee directly with the HOA.

Who built Waters Edge?

D.R. Horton built Waters Edge, with construction reported beginning around 2017.