1696 Essex Way
$595,500 | 5 beds | 3 full baths | 1 half baths | 2,827 sqft
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- 5Beds
- 3Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 2,827SqFt
- 2009Year Built
- 0.22Acres
- MLS# 2609195
- Residential
- Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 month, 30 days
- AreaMyrtle Beach Area--Southern Limit To 10th Ave N
- CountyHorry
- Subdivision Emmens Preserve - Market Common
Overview
This gorgeous home is in a spectacular golf cart community and the advantages of everything Market Common has to offer. Emmens Preserve Market Commons, 1696 Essex Way stands out before you even step inside Premium corner lot, nature views and a home thats been upgraded the right way! Situated across from a nature preserve area with walking path, this 5-bed, 3.5-bath home has been methodically updated from the roof down. Two new heat pumps with gas heat back up system with UV lights installed (2022), 50-year roof (2020), whole-house generator, and full security system the big-ticket items are done. Hurricane shutters and 3M protection film on every window add a layer of protection that commands a premium in this market. Engineered hardwood flows through both floors. Oak tread staircase and oak railings to match. Built-in bookcase on second floor, gas fireplace, and a kitchen refreshed with new stove, new refrigerator, and microwave. Even the washer and dryer convey! Step outside to a screened lanai, paver patio, fenced yard, full irrigation, and established landscaping all framed by preserve views with a view from the beautiful patio with fire pit. Trex pest in-wall system, and a contracted termite control placed around perimeter of home rounds out a home thats been maintained like an investment. This home is just two blocks from the beautiful resort pool and amenities center. Shopping at Publix and Walmart Market. South Strand ER is minutes away and a new South Strand Hospital is under construction. Perfect location for easy access to everything Myrtle Beach has to offer.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 04-03-2026
Sold Date: 06-03-2026
Aprox Days on Market:
1 month(s), 30 day(s)
Listing Sold:
4 day(s) ago
Asking Price: $595,500
Selling Price: $575,000
Price Difference:
Reduced By $20,500
Agriculture / Farm
Other Equipment: Generator
Association Fees / Info
Hoa Frequency: Monthly
Hoa Fees: 96
Hoa: Yes
Hoa Includes: CommonAreas, Pools, RecreationFacilities
Community Features: Clubhouse, GolfCartsOk, RecreationArea, LongTermRentalAllowed, Pool
Assoc Amenities: Clubhouse, OwnerAllowedGolfCart, OwnerAllowedMotorcycle
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 4.00
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 3
Room Level
PrimaryBedroom: First
Room Features
DiningRoom: SeparateFormalDiningRoom
FamilyRoom: CeilingFans, Fireplace
Kitchen: BreakfastBar, BreakfastArea, KitchenExhaustFan, KitchenIsland, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters
LivingRoom: CeilingFans, Fireplace
Other: BedroomOnMainLevel
PrimaryBathroom: DualSinks, GardenTubRomanTub, SeparateShower
PrimaryBedroom: TrayCeilings, CeilingFans, MainLevelPrimary, WalkInClosets
Bedroom Info
Beds: 5
Building Info
Levels: Two
Year Built: 2009
Zoning: Res
Style: Traditional
Construction Materials: Masonry, Stucco
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: FrontPorch, Patio, Porch, Screened
Pool Features: Community, OutdoorPool
Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features: Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Patio
Financial
Garage / Parking
Parking Capacity: 4
Garage: Yes
Parking Type: Attached, Garage, TwoCarGarage
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Floor Cover: Carpet, Wood
Door Features: StormDoors
Fireplace: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Interior Features: Attic, TrayCeilings, CeilingFans, DualSinks, Fireplace, GardenTubRomanTub, MainLevelPrimary, PullDownAtticStairs, PermanentAtticStairs, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, BreakfastBar, BedroomOnMainLevel, BreakfastArea, KitchenIsland, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, Dryer, Washer
Lot Info
Acres: 0.22
Lot Size: 76' x 110' x 91' x 108'
Lot Description: CityLot, Rectangular, RectangularLot
Misc
Offer Compensation
Other School Info
Property Info
County: Horry
Stipulation of Sale: None
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
Security Features: SecuritySystem, SmokeDetectors
Disclosures: CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure
Construction: Resale
Room Info
Sold Info
Sold Date: 2026-06-03T00:00:00
Sqft Info
Total Sqft: 3541
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Sqft: 2827
Tax Info
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, Electric, Gas
Cooling: CentralAir
Cooling: Yes
Utilities Available: CableAvailable, ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, PhoneAvailable, SewerAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, WaterAvailable
Heating: Yes
Water Source: Public
Waterfront / Water
Schools
Elem: Myrtle Beach Elementary School
Middle: Myrtle Beach Middle School
High: Myrtle Beach High School
Courtesy of Keller Williams The Forturro Group
MLS# 2606443 
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