History
The Market Common is a lifestyle center located on the southern end of Myrtle Beach, just off of Highways 17 Business and 17 Bypass, near Myrtle Beach State Park. The 114 acre area is located on the grounds of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, which closed in the early nineties, and was redeveloped and opened to the public in 2008.
The Market Common retains its roots to its military past with Warbird Park, which pays homage to the men and women who served at the former Air Force Base; it also showcases several fighter aircraft. Markers throughout the district commemorate the history of the Air Force Base, and most of the streets are named after those connected with it. The Market Common offers military history trolley tours throughout the year, as well as a local folklore tour.
The district has been masterfully and thoughtfully designed along the lines of an urban village, to include a well-balanced mixture of residential complexes, stores, restaurants, businesses, and natural spaces that identify the Market Common as the place to do it all— work, play, eat, and live— without ever leaving.
Attractions
The Market Common has developed into Myrtle Beach’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment destination. Well-known, higher-end retailers and restaurants such as Barnes & Nobles, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, CityMac, Black House White Market, Chicos, Orvis, Victoria’s Secret, and P. F. Changs to name a few, are located here, alongside smaller, local boutique shops and trendy stand-alone restaurants where the proprietors put their personal touch on all they offer. Live-work spaces, with apartments upstairs, and office spaces downstairs, have inspired more than a few unique mom-and-pop businesses.
The Market Common district is an outdoor walking community, with the ocean a short bicycle or golf cart ride away. Patrons walk, run, bicycle, picnic, or simply relax and watch the wildlife around the lake at Grand Park and Valor Memorial Park in the commercial district. Savannah’s Playground is an enabling park for people of all ages and abilities to come together and play safely; the first of its kind in scale and scope in the entire Southeast.
Grand 14 Cinema is a state of the art movie theater, which yearly hosts the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival. 810 Billiards & Bowling offers live music, bowling, food, and interactive games for adults and families.
The Market Common is home to the Seacoast Artists Gallery, a live theatre company, a dance studio, and a yoga studio, Yoga in Common. The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach delights people with their invitation-only farmers market, and student-run restaurant which is open to the public. The bi-weekly summer farmers market, held in the commercial district, showcases local farmers and artisan-products from all over the state.
Events
Festivals and events abound at the Market Common year-round; there are free concerts and movies under the stars each summer; carriage rides; continuous live music in many of the restaurants; and the South’s largest New Year’s Eve event— a Southern Times Square. With so much to explore in so small a space, there’s something for everyone at this upscale, down-town area.
MARKET COMMON DIRECTORY
The team here at Real Living Home Realty Group has developed this map with the purpose to inform about all the subdivisions that comprise the Market Common District. However, we understand that you may be new to the area so to facilitate your search process, we have created a directory of the area. A list with all the names of the subdivisions in the Market Common.Â
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Balmoral is a newer neighborhood located in the new urban village of Withers Preserve in the desirable Market Common District, close to Highway 17 Business and the beach just across it. Beazer Homes built Balmoral, and prices range from about $300,000 to $450,000s with square footage from 1,980 to 3,490. There are 5-floor plans to choose from, ranging from 3 to 4 bedrooms. Balmoral is in close proximity to The Grand Park at Withers Preserve, which is 220 acres, including lakes, walking trails, baseball fields, a state of the art gym, and more. Living in the Market Common District puts you close to Valor Park, boutique shopping, Barnes and Nobles bookstore, movie theatres, parks, ball fields, walking trails, Barc Park, Horry Georgetown Technical College, and many dining selections.
Belle Harbor is a Lennar single-family home community located near the Market Common area of Myrtle Beach. There are 58 homes and an offering of 8 floor plans available from which you can choose, and sizes range from 1,772 up to 2,799 square feet of living space with three, four, and five-bedroom layouts for your family’s needs. Prices range from $270,990 to $357,990, and HOA fees are only $110 per month. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities that include a community pool, pickleball courts, kids’ playground, a fire pit, and a cabana with picnic tables. The Market Common area also boasts several restaurants, beautiful shops, a movie theater and is only minutes to the beach.
Cresswind is an active adult community in Myrtle Beach’s Market Common District. Kolter Homes, the community’s builder, is a national contractor with a solid reputation for high-quality homes. For comfort and protection, the 2 and 3 bedroom homes are constructed with as few steps as possible, with old-fashioned front porches that welcome lazy afternoons relaxing with neighbors and friends. The single-story ranch-style homes for sale in this South Carolina community have spacious floor plans and vary in size from 1,450 square feet to over 2,500 square feet. These houses, which range in price from $250,000 to $344,000, are true bargains with too many extras. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, exercise center, yoga class, aerobic gym, Bocce Ball facilities, arts/crafts space, swimming pool and spa, workout rooms, and a function area.
Emmens Preserve is a beautiful community of Lennar-built houses located in the Market Commons area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Lennar has created a series of homes that complement and enhance the Coastal Carolina way of life. Colonel Robert G Emmens, a late WWII hero and lifetime resident, was honored by the naming of Emmens Preserve. Homes in Emmens Preserve come in 17 different models, each with three to five bedrooms and sizes varying from 1,480 to 2,797 heated square feet. The prices in this neighborhood start at about $160,000. Emmens Preserve offers a putting green, bocce ball fields, an amphitheater, outdoor barbecue, fire pits, and a resort-style pool, among other amenities. This community is near walking/bike trails, the Airport, and the Public Square of Market Common that features shopping, dining, a movie theater, and other entertainment.
High Market is a new neighborhood in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’s Market Common area. Each condo has a private garden and a fenced-in patio and granite countertops, 10-foot ceilings, designer kitchen cabinets, and more are among the upgrades. These townhouse-style condos offer two bedrooms, two stories, and 1273 sq ft of maintenance-free living are available and priced around $212,000.  Market Common is an “upscale shopping experience with a downtown feel,” with over 60 local and national retailers, as well as numerous dining options, a movie theater, and much more. Several parks, excellent sports fields, the VA Clinic, and Horry Georgetown Technical College are all located in the neighborhood.
The Lakeside Battery is a community created by Dock Street and is the most unusual but familiar of all the homes built in Market Common. Dock Street’s creations stand out from the other more conventional subdivisions, from the original live-work townhomes to the rainbow-colored Sweetgrass homes. The Lakeside Battery features quiet streets with plenty of greenery and is near to the shopping area. The Berkley design, a split-level 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a covered front porch, 2-car garage, front yard, and patio, is included in this collection of 50 single-family low country-style homes. Prices are expected to start in the $300,000s. Granite countertops, 10-inch ceilings, hardwood floors, slate appliances, and designer cabinetry are among the luxurious features. Homeowners will also be able to customize their homes with a variety of choices and improvements. At 1802 square feet, the Florence floorplan features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and an optional bonus space and loft. When you buy a house before it’s finished, you can also choose the exterior colors. Residents are also able to stroll to Market Common’s membership swimming pool, parks, trails, and outdoor events, as well as the several restaurants, shops, and theaters.
Market Common in Myrtle Beach has two styles of townhomes. The “Live Work” area is the most costly form of townhome living. Victoria’s Secret, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, and Southern Living are among the area’s finest stores. There are two adjoining Barc Parks for residents’ dogs, one side for the larger breeds and the other for the small ones. In either location, you can choose between a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home or a three-bedroom home. The townhomes on Shine Avenue are more conventional townhouses with a two-car attached garage and a Charleston-style look and feel. Market Common townhomes range from just over 1000 sq ft to over 2300 sq ft, with prices ranging from about $290,000. The Market Commons is just one mile from the beach and hosts various festivals, races, parades, and other activities.
Meridian is a brand new DR Horton neighborhood near the Market Common in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, just off Farrow on Fred Nash Blvd. There are 200-300 new homes planned, in ranch and two-story styles, with prices ranging from $220,000 to $300,000. Granite countertops, vaulted ceilings, landscaped lots, and covered porches will be included in the homes. Some models can be controlled via WiFi from a smartphone, allowing you to keep an eye on your doors, pets, and children via a webcam, or monitor your garage, unlock doors, and adjust the thermostats with a flick of the thumb. Walking and nature trails, a big pool, clubhouse and amenity center, hot tub, fire pit, and pickle-ball court will all be available to residents. You’ll be close to all of the gorgeous beaches along the Grand Strand, as well as a variety of golf courses and bargain shopping areas.
Emmen’s Preserve, one of Market Common’s most influential neighborhoods, is still expanding. Monarch, Lennar’s newest neighborhood, features 88 homes with 3, 4, and 5 bedrooms, varying in size from 1,894 to 3555 sq ft. Many premium features are included in the base price of Lennar Homes’ popular “Everything’s Included” line. Most Monarch Estates would be stylish large homes with large lots, and these houses also have “mother-in-law rooms” and cost between $300,000 and $325,000. All of the communities benefit from Emmens Preserve’s lavish amenities, including a huge pool, an activity center, a lake, and a park with an amphitheater, bocce ball court, golf putting greens, outdoor entertainment, and kitchen facilities. Monarch Estates at Emmens Preserve is also located near the Market Commons area of Myrtle Beach, which has tons of shopping and restaurant options.
Park Place at Market Common is one of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’s newest Market Common neighborhoods. Natural gas is used for heating, cooking, and hot water in the Park Place homes. There are four models to choose from, but Beazer’s “Choice Plans” allow you to customize your living space to meet your specific needs at no additional cost. Homes range in size from 1,705 to 2,913 sq ft and have three to four bedrooms, and prices range from the low $200,000’s to the mid $500,000’s. The Most Popular attractions such as stores, restaurants, and entertainment are within walking distance of the neighborhood. The beach and shopping boutiques, movie theaters, ball fields, and various walking and biking trails are all within 3 miles.
Seagate Village condos are a suburban community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, near The Market Common. These condos are ranch-style and have one, two, or three bedrooms, and are spacious, light, and well-kept. Dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, and washer-dryers are all included. Some condos are furnished. Depending on the size and improvements, prices vary from the mid $100,000’s to the mid $200,000’s. A pleasant beach, limitless trails, picnic areas, and a pier are available at the State Park. There are several restaurants to choose from, as well as excellent shopping and exciting entertainment options. Former Myrtle Beach Air Force base housing.
The South Market Row townhomes are among Dock Street Communities’ most recent developments in Market Common, and they should prove to be just as iconic as the many others they’ve already introduced. The townhomes are available in two styles: the Georgetown, which has two bedrooms, and the Charleston, which has three bedrooms. Both townhomes are larger than normal, with granite countertops, hardwood, and tile flooring, 10 ft ceilings, walk-in closets on both floors, slate appliances, and a special perk – membership to the Market Popular amenity center. The Georgetown 2br 2.5 bath homes start at $269,900 and feature 1282 sq ft of heated space, a private 1 car garage, and two floors. The Charleston 3br 2.5 bath homes start at $309,900 and are 1711 sq ft heated with a 2 car garage and 2 floors. The amenity center, Valor Park with its movies and activities, and the shopping center are all within walking distance. The beach is less than a mile away, and Market Common is near the airport, the State Park, the Coastal Grande Mall, and other attractions.
Summit at Meridian is a master-planned beach-side community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. D. R. Horton’s home builders sell 11 different floorplans in both ranch-style and two-story variations to prospective buyers looking for real estate in the Summit at Meridan. The majority of the homes for sale in this neighborhood have two-car garages and vary in size from around 1,600 sq ft to over 3,000 sq ft of living space. There are houses on the market with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms. Home prices in this region start in the upper $200,000’s and go up to the upper $300,000’s for those looking to purchase. This South Carolina subdivision is conveniently located just off Highway 17 Bypass and near to famous attractions. With leisure, shopping, entertainment, and dining, the Market Common is one of the region’s top attractions. The community amenity center includes an air-conditioned indoor pickleball court, meeting rooms, a large pool, a hot tub, an outdoor fire pit, and several walking and biking trails for residents to enjoy.
Sweetgrass Square is a Low Country-style neighborhood with lots of windows at The Market Common. Low-maintenance exteriors, picket fences, and private two-car garages are all features of these homes. This neighborhood comprises small single-family homes ranging in size from 1200 to 2200 sq ft. Depending on the lot’s size and location, prices vary from just under $300,000 to about $475,000. The neighborhood offers a low-country relaxed lifestyle just blocks from Myrtle Beach’s most vibrant area. Elegant dining and shopping are also available in the Market Common Area.
Sweetgrass Square is a Low Country-style neighborhood with lots of windows at The Market Common. Low-maintenance exteriors, picket fences, and private two-car garages are all features of these homes. This neighborhood comprises small single-family homes ranging in size from 1200 to 2200 sq ft. Depending on the lot’s size and location, prices vary from just under $300,000 to about $475,000. The neighborhood offers a low-country relaxed lifestyle just blocks from Myrtle Beach’s most vibrant area. Elegant dining and shopping are also available in the Market Common Area.
The Battery is a community created by Dock Street and is the most unusual but familiar of all the homes built in Market Common. Dock Street’s creations stand out from the other more conventional subdivisions, from the original live-work townhomes to the rainbow-colored Sweetgrass homes. The Battery features quiet streets with plenty of greenery and is near to the shopping area. The Berkley design, a split-level 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a covered front porch, 2-car garage, front yard, and patio, is included in this collection of 50 single-family low country-style homes. Prices are expected to start in the $300,000s. Granite countertops, 10-inch ceilings, hardwood floors, slate appliances, and designer cabinetry are among the luxurious features. Homeowners will also be able to customize their homes with a variety of choices and improvements. At 1802 square feet, the Florence floorplan features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and an optional bonus space and loft. When you buy a house before it’s finished, you can also choose the exterior colors. Residents are also able to stroll to Market Common’s membership swimming pool, parks, trails, and outdoor events, as well as the several restaurants, shops, and theaters.
The Cottages at Farrow Parkway neighborhood was one of the first to be built on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The homes are one and two floors, with vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, and stainless appliances as standard features. Prices start in the mid-$200,000s, and homes range in size from 1,600 to 2200 heated sq ft. The raised-style beach homes are only a few miles from the beach and Myrtle Beach State Park and just a few blocks from Market Common. The Cottages at Farrow Parkway have three or four bedrooms and two-car garages built into the living area. Just across the street are the newly renovated Crabtree Gym facilities and a 200-acre park with a stunning lake. There’s a community pool, a quiet path, bike trails, sparkling ponds, and convenient access to Market Common’s retail portion as well as the beach. Myrtle Island State Park and its beautiful beaches are just a short drive away. Of course, the Grand Strand offers an almost endless array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
The Estates at Withers Preserve is a small 42-lot new home development located in the Market Common. CalAtlantic Homes built the neighborhood, and the lots are the largest and most private in the Market Common community. Low-E effect windows are available in the Estates at Withers Preserve, which add an energy-saving feature to your home’s performance on electricity prices. Homes vary in size from 1,800 to 2,600 sq ft and range in price from $300,000 to $330,000. Market Common offers various activities, including shopping, dining, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and parks. The Market Common Community offers upscale dining and shopping, thrilling and enjoyable entertainment, and events that will keep you busy and enjoying life to the fullest.
The Highlands at Withers Preserve is a new home community near Myrtle Beach’s Market Common District. Hardwood and tile floors, cathedral and tray ceilings, gourmet kitchens with work islands and stainless steel appliances, natural gas, fireplaces, walk-in closets, his and her vanities, porches, and much more are all included in these homes. Additional floor plans with up to 7 bedrooms and up to 4100 heated sq ft are available, with prices ranging from the low $200,000’s to $300,000+. Many of the amenities of the Market common area are only a short walk or golf cart ride away, including some of the finest shopping and dining on the Grand Strand, as well as a movie theater, grocery store, gym, athletic fields, and more. The neighborhood is also adjacent to Wither’s Preserve Grand Park, which spans 220 acres and includes nearly 40 acres of reservoirs, sports fields, and walking trails. The beach and the Myrtle Beach International Airport are just a few miles apart, and the neighborhood is centrally located.
Beazer Homes built The Reserve at Market Common, a single-family home neighborhood in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 9-foot ceilings brushed nickel hardware, ceramic in the foyer, 42″ cabinets, Moen faucets, and much more are common in the homes. Homes vary in size from 1,750 to nearly 3,000 sq ft, with three and four-bedroom floorplans beginning at $280,000. A community pool, clubhouse, and a network of nature trails for walking and biking are among the amenities. Market Common is less than a mile away, and the Myrtle Beach International Airport and Coastal Grand Mall are also close by.
The Sail House, a new neighborhood in Myrtle Beach’s Market Common area with just 31 villas, is currently under construction. Consider buying in The Sail House off of Pampas Drive if you want to be within walking distance of almost anything you want to do. These villas have 2 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths and ceramic tiles in the foyer, flat ceilings, and laundry on the second floor for added comfort. Hardi Plank siding in bright colors is used on the exterior, and prices start in the mid $160,000s.  With walking or biking trails around the bay, playing fields, boutique stores, a bookstore, a movie theater, and much more, The Market Common is the new heart of Myrtle Beach.
The Sanctuary at Withers Preserve, located in the Market Common area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, provides a wide variety of benefits to homebuyers. The floor plans include 9′ smooth ceilings, Birch flat-panel cabinets in the baths and the kitchen, and granite countertops. Pulte Homes is selling four models, all of which have a two-car attached garage, Hardie Color Plus fiber cement siding, two to four bedrooms, 1,656 to over 3,000 heated sq ft are all one story. The prices of homes in this area vary from $235,000 to $260,000. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to the most popular shopping and dining district. The Market Common is regarded as an urban village – a place to work, live and play with all of life’s conveniences only a golf cart ride away. Visit the beach and the Myrtle Grand Mall for movies, groceries, restaurants, stores, and events. The neighborhood is close to Broadway at the Beach.
Wentworth Park’s luxurious townhomes are unlike any other townhome community in Myrtle Beach. The homes at Wentworth Park at Market Common have beautiful brick exteriors and two-car garages, as well as picture-perfect interior layouts with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, LVT flooring, 9-foot-high ceilings, hardwood floors, and manicured landscaping. These townhomes are priced about $246,000 and are all situated inside The Market Common, one of the best locations at the beach, within walking distance or a short golf cart ride to the clubhouse, pool, beach, parks, playground, running tracks, wetlands, ball fields, and basketball courts, among other amenities. The Market Common’s center is an urban village neighborhood with a mix of local and national retailers, restaurants, a movie theater, bowling alley, and specialty facilities such as a dentist and veterinarian.
Wentworth Row at Market Common’s luxurious single-family homes have beautiful Hardie exteriors and two-car garages, as well as picture-perfect interior layouts of granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, 10-foot-high ceilings, hardwood floors, and manicured landscaping. These townhomes start at $434,000 and are all located within The Market Common, one of the best locations at the beach, within walking distance or a short golf cart ride to the clubhouse, pool, beach, parks, playground, running paths, wetlands, ball fields, basketball courts, and more. The Market Common’s center is an urban village neighborhood with a mix of local and national retailers, restaurants, a movie theater, bowling alley, and specialty facilities such as a dentist and veterinarian.
West Lake is in the center of Myrtle Beach’s Market Common neighborhood. James Hardi® Board Siding, 30 Year Shingles, gas-fired furnace and electric AC, smooth ceilings, gas range, and granite counters in the kitchen are among the builder’s specifications. West Lake houses have three to seven bedrooms, and range in size from 1,655 to 3,764 heated sq ft with pricing ranges from the mid-to upper-$200,000’s, making it one of Market Common’s more affordable neighborhoods. Clubhouse, park, pool, walking trails and sidewalks, workout space, and tot lot are among the amenities. Playgrounds, ball fields, Crabtree Gymnasium, and the fitness center are all within walking or biking distance of the neighborhood. The Market Common is located directly across the street from Myrtle Beach State Park and is a short distance from the beach, several golf courses, the airport, the SkyWheel, medical services, Coastal Grand Mall, The Boardwalk, and additional dining options, as well as Broadway at the Beach, the Hollywood Wax Museum, and other Myrtle Beach attractions.
Windsor Gate is a small townhome community situated near Market Common on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Windsor Gate is a community of two and three-bedroom two-story townhouse-style homes with lake views. Each home has 2.5 or 3.5 bathrooms, with a private bathroom for each bedroom. The square footage ranges from 1100 to 1300 sq ft, with costs ranging from $150 to $160,000. The Family Kingdom Amusement Park and the SkyWheel are just four miles away. Whispering Pines and the South Kings Highway/Hwy 17 exit ramp to I-17 are two nearby golf courses. Windsor Gate has one of the best locations in the city. Market Common’s retail stores, as well as the park and jogging paths, are only a short drive away.
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