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Move-in ready
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1,749 sqft
Home inWaterside - Boardwalk SeriesbyMeritage Homes

8239 Essence Dr, Longs, SC 29568

$353,990

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Home description

Prep dinner at the kitchen island while catching up with guests in the open-concept living area. Upstairs, the loft makes an ideal media room. Across the hall, a spacious walk-in closet and dual-sink ensuite bath complement the primary suite.

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Home details

*Pricing and availability are subject to change.
Property status:
Move-in ready
Size:
1,749 sqft
Stories:
1
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Half baths:
1
Garage spaces:
2
HERS index:
57

Construction details

Builder Name:
Meritage Homes

Home features & finishes

Garage/Parking:
Garage
Rooms:
Primary Bedroom On MainPrimary Bedroom Downstairs
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Waterside - Boardwalk Series

by Meritage Homes, Longs, SC

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About the builder - Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes
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

8239 Essence Dr, Longs, SC 29568
City:
Longs
County:
Horry
Zip Code:
29568
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Schools in Horry County School District

Located in Longs, South Carolina, Essence 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 5.2 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.
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Places of interest

Entertainment
Broadway at the Beach8.1 mi
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Entertainment District13.2 mi
Airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport11.6 mi

Getting around

Residents of Essence 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

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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.
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