Emmens Preserve Myrtle Beach

Emmens Preserve is a 569-home Lennar community tucked into the walkable Market Common district of Myrtle Beach, built on the redeveloped grounds of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Named after the late Colonel Robert G. Emmens, a WWII hero and longtime resident who was instrumental in the original Air Force Base, the community was developed between 2008 and 2020, with Lennar continuing to add inventory in popular sections like Monarch Estates (Monarch Arbor and Monarch Coastal) and Montrose West due to strong demand. Homes are offered in three main collections — The Arbor, The Heritage, and The Coastal — spanning roughly twenty floor plans from 1,352 to 2,790 square feet. The Garden Collection rounds out the mix with seven attached townhome floor plans ranging from 1,323 to 1,700 square feet, each with a two-car garage (a rarity in townhome communities). Single-family homes offer two to five bedrooms and up to four baths; the Monarch Coastal line even includes homes with two private living spaces designed as in-law or multi-generational setups. Construction quality is classic Lennar: open layouts, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, first-floor master suites, tile and hardwood flooring, and Energy Star–compliant systems including tankless water heaters. Natural gas service throughout the community is a meaningful perk on the Grand Strand. The amenity package centers on the Emmens Preserve Resident Club — a clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center and multipurpose room for meetings and social gatherings. Outside, residents enjoy a resort-style pool and sunbathing patio, bocce ball courts, a synthetic putting green, outdoor kitchens with gas grills, fire pits, and a small outdoor amphitheater that hosts summer concerts. The grounds include 29 acres of landscaped parks, scenic lakes (including Doolittle Lake), and walking and biking trails, plus a dog park and playground. Lennar has been recognized by both the national Arbor Day Foundation and the City of Myrtle Beach for outstanding landscape design here. Sidewalks run throughout the neighborhood, and the entire community is built for golf cart living. Location is the headline. Emmens Preserve sits adjacent to The Market Common, Myrtle Beach's first and only urban village — an upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment district with a movie theater, Valor Park events (farmers markets, outdoor movies), 810 Market Commons bowling and arcade, and Grand Park. The Atlantic Ocean and Myrtle Beach State Park are a short golf cart ride away, and Myrtle Beach International Airport is practically next door. Residents also have quick access to Costco, Kroger, Walmart, Coastal Grand Mall, Tanger Outlets, and the broader Grand Strand attractions including Ripley's Aquarium and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. While Emmens Preserve is not deed-restricted, its low-maintenance lifestyle, golf-cart culture, and proximity to Market Common make it a strong fit for retirees and snowbirds alongside younger families. The HOA handles lawn care, irrigation water, quarterly pest control, exterior maintenance on townhomes, and common area upkeep, keeping day-to-day ownership genuinely easy.