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4 bd
2.5 ba
2,018 sqft
2 stories
2-car

Home inWaterside - Boardwalk SeriesbyMeritage Homes

8243 Energize Dr, Longs, SC 29568

Last saved price from $347,990

Single-Family
$172.44/sqft
91 days on Jome

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About this Home

This home is sold. The information provided reflects details of the home when it was on the market.

Unwind at the end of the day in the private first-floor primary suite, complete with dual sinks and an impressive walk-in closet. In the kitchen, a sizeable island anchors the open-concept living space. Upstairs, the loft makes a great media room.

May also be listed on the Meritage Homes website

Information last verified by Jome: Wednesday at 12:36 AM (December 31, 2025)

Home details

*Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Property status:: Sold
Size:: 2,018 sqft
Stories:: 2
Beds:: 4

Baths:: 2
Half baths:: 1
Garage spaces:: 2
HERS index:: 61

Construction details

Builder Name:: Meritage Homes

Home features & finishes

Garage/Parking:: Garage

Community details

Waterside - Boardwalk Series

by Meritage Homes, Longs, SC

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About the builder - Meritage Homes

1985foundation year
100k+homes delivered
319communities on Jome
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Focused on industry-leading energy efficiency, Meritage Homes has been a recognized builder of new construction homes since 1985. The company is a multi-year ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award winner, reflecting a long-standing commitment to building sustainable and thoughtfully designed homes.

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Neighborhood

Home address

8243 Energize Dr, Longs, SC 29568

City:: Longs
County:: Horry
Zip Code:: 29568

Schools in Horry County School District

Located in Longs, South Carolina, Energize Dr by Meritage Homes aligns with the Horry County School District for student enrollment. High school education is delivered at Myrtle Beach High, a public campus for High grades found 7.4 mi from the neighborhood. Younger learners start at Ocean Bay Elementary, serving Elementary grades just 5.1 mi away. Between these levels, students attend Ocean Bay Middle (Middle grades), which lies roughly 5.3 mi from the community and holds a rating of 9.

Grades PK-12Private
risen christ christian academy
2.2 mi
10595 n kings hwy
na
Grades PK-05Public
ocean bay elementary
5.1 mi
950 international drive
8/10
Grades PK-12Private
north myrtle beach christian school
5.2 mi
9535 hwy 90
na
Grades 06-08Public
ocean bay middle
5.3 mi
905 international drive
9/10
Grades 09-12Public
academy for arts/science/technology
5.3 mi
895 international drive
na
Grades PK-05Public
riverside elementary
5.7 mi
1287 highway 57 south
6/10

GreatSchools’ Summary Rating calculation is based on 4 of the school’s themed ratings, including test scores, student/academic progress, college readiness, and equity. This information should only be used as a reference. Jome is not affiliated with GreatSchools and does not endorse or guarantee this information. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility. Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025

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Places of interest

Entertainment

Broadway at the Beach8.1 mi

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District13.3 mi

Airport

Myrtle Beach International Airport11.6 mi

Health Services

Conway Medical Center12.5 mi

Education

Horry-Georgetown Technical College12.5 mi

Coastal Carolina University12.8 mi

Park

Myrtle Beach State Park13.3 mi

Brookgreen Gardens25.3 mi

Huntington Beach State Park25.9 mi

River

Waccamaw River15.7 mi

Nature Reserve

Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge23.9 mi

Getting around

Residents of Energize Dr by Meritage Homes navigate the area based on the layout of the surrounding region. Walking potential is outlined by a Walk Score of 3 (Car-Dependent), which helps families understand the proximity of schools, parks, and shops. Biking conditions are reflected in a Bike Score of 26 (Somewhat Bikeable). These factors help describe movement patterns in Longs, South Carolina.

Walk score ®

3 /100

Car-Dependent

Bike score ®

26 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

Monitoring efforts in Longs track various atmospheric components. For Waterside - Boardwalk Series by Meritage Homes, the primary indicator over the Feb 25, 2026 is OZONE, measured at 36 (Good). The broader AQI is currently listed as Good. These reported values provide a consistent standard for tracking local air quality conditions over time.

The 30-day average AQI:Good

050100150200300>300

PM2.5Good46

OZONEGood36

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Provided by AirNow

Air quality

Noise level

Understanding the acoustic environment is part of evaluating the setting of Waterside - Boardwalk Series by Meritage Homes. The aggregate Noise Score is recorded at Calm, falling into the Calm range. This composite value is derived from source-specific readings, such as traffic (Calm) and local sources (Calm). This data from Soundscore offers a standardized view of environmental noise data for the area.

50Calm100

Traffic noiseCalm

Local sources noiseCalm

Airports noiseCalm

A Soundscore™ rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet) that tells you how loud a location is due to environmental noise.

Financial details

8243 Energize Dr, Longs, SC 29568 is priced at $347,990, presenting an unmissable chance to own a dream home. This home is a competitive option, closely aligned with the area's average of $348,990.