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4 bd
3 ba
2,100 sqft
2 stories
2-car

Home inWaterside - Boardwalk SeriesbyMeritage Homes

8209 Essence Dr, Longs, SC 29568

Last saved price from $329,990

Single-Family
$157.14/sqft
124 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.

May also be listed on the Meritage Homes website

Information last verified by Jome: Wednesday at 7:18 AM (June 10, 2026)

Home details

*Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Property status:: Sold
Size:: 2,100 sqft
Stories:: 2
Beds:: 4

Baths:: 3
Garage spaces:: 2
HERS index:: 56

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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1,241 - 2,100 sqft

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About the builder - Meritage Homes

1985foundation year
100k+homes delivered
325communities 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

8209 Essence Dr, Longs, SC 29568

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

Schools in Horry County School District

For families in Essence Dr by Meritage Homes, the academic journey is anchored by the Horry County School District. Students generally begin at Ocean Bay Elementary, a public facility for Elementary grades located about 5.2 mi away. Intermediate education takes place at Ocean Bay Middle, serving Middle grades and sitting roughly 5.4 mi from the neighborhood. Finally, Myrtle Beach High accommodates High grades within 7.5 mi and is listed with a rating of 5. This establishes the experience for homes zoned to Horry County School District.

Grades PK-12Private
risen christ christian academy
2.0 mi
10595 n kings hwy
na
Grades PK-05Public
ocean bay elementary
5.2 mi
950 international drive
7/10
Grades PK-12Private
north myrtle beach christian school
5.2 mi
9535 hwy 90
na
Grades 09-12Public
academy for arts/science/technology
5.4 mi
895 international drive
na
Grades 06-08Public
ocean bay middle
5.4 mi
905 international drive
9/10
Grades PK-05Public
riverside elementary
5.7 mi
1287 highway 57 south
8/10

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 Center12.6 mi

Education

Horry-Georgetown Technical College12.6 mi

Coastal Carolina University12.9 mi

Park

Myrtle Beach State Park13.3 mi

Brookgreen Gardens25.3 mi

Huntington Beach State Park25.9 mi

River

Waccamaw River15.9 mi

Nature Reserve

Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge24.0 mi

Getting around

For prospective residents of Essence Dr by Meritage Homes, getting from place to place depends on the local network. The Walk Score of 3 (Car-Dependent) indicates the feasibility of foot travel for daily tasks. Biking is categorized by a Bike Score of 26 (Somewhat Bikeable), offering insight for cyclists. This data summarizes commuting in and around Longs.

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 Jul 19, 2026 is OZONE, measured at 35 (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

PM2.5Good41

OZONEGood35

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

8209 Essence Dr, Longs, SC 29568 is priced at $329,990, offering a compelling opportunity for homebuyers. This home is a competitive option, closely aligned with the area's average of $361,615.