Scenic Lakes.
Championship Golf Views.
Half-Acre Lots.
Two Blocks from the Ocean.
Green Lakes is one of Myrtle Beach’s most coveted hidden gems — a small, private community of estate-sized homes nestled between two scenic neighborhood lakes and the Arcadian Shores Golf Course. No HOA. No city property taxes. And a golf cart ride to the beach.
Myrtle Beach’s Best-Kept Secret — Right Next to Everything
There is a small, quiet community tucked just east of Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach’s Arcadian section where the streets are unexpectedly wide, the lots are unexpectedly large, and the natural setting — two large lakes framing homes that back directly to a championship golf course — feels like it belongs somewhere far more expensive and remote. This is Green Lakes, and residents describe it as arriving in one of the most sought-after areas of the Grand Strand the moment you enter.
The address is deceptively modest: accessed from Highway 17 by heading east on Chestnut Road and left onto Green Lake Drive. But what you find once you arrive tells a different story. Homes on lots of nearly an acre, many overlooking the 18th hole of the Rees Jones–designed Arcadian Shores Golf Club. Scenic lake views from almost every room. Mature landscaping throughout. And a golf cart ride to the Atlantic Ocean — a beach that, in this section of the Arcadian corridor, remains among the least crowded stretches on the entire Grand Strand.
Green Lakes is not a new development. It is an established community with a long roster of owners who came, fell in love with the combination of space, nature, and location, and stayed. Listings are infrequent, lots are genuinely large, and the combination of no HOA, no city property taxes, and proximity to Barefoot Landing, Tanger Outlets, and Restaurant Row makes each home that comes to market a significant opportunity.
“Welcome home! Upon entering the Green Lakes neighborhood you know you have arrived in one of the most sought-after areas of the Grand Strand. Located just a short golf cart ride to the beach.”
C21 Barefoot Realty · MLS Listing Description · CCAR MLS 2026Green Lakes & The Preserve at Green Lakes — Two Distinct Characters
The broader Green Lakes area actually encompasses two related but distinct communities, each with its own character and appeal. Understanding which one fits your lifestyle is the key to buying smart here.
No city property taxes. Green Lakes sits outside Myrtle Beach city limits in unincorporated Horry County, meaning residents pay only county and school district taxes — not city taxes. On a $700,000 home, this saves hundreds of dollars annually versus comparable homes inside city limits. Per multiple listing disclosures: “No City Property Taxes.”
Estate-Sized Homes at Compelling Price Points
Green Lakes is not a mass-market neighborhood. Homes here are large, lots are generous, and the setting — lakes, golf course, established trees — creates a premium living environment that commands strong prices relative to comparable Myrtle Beach properties. At the same time, the combination of no HOA, no city taxes, and location east of Hwy 17 with beach access by golf cart creates outstanding value against what comparable estate homes cost in coastal markets further north.
Green Lakes is one of the most straightforward value arguments on the Myrtle Beach northside. Where else east of Highway 17, within two blocks of the ocean, can you find a half-acre lot with golf course and lake views for under $1 million — and no HOA? Comparable estate properties in comparable coastal settings in New Jersey, Connecticut, or Florida command two to four times the price. The combination of lot size, setting, beach proximity, no HOA, and no city taxes creates a buyer profile that tends to act quickly when opportunities appear. Inventory here is very thin. If Green Lakes is on your radar, we recommend setting up active alerts immediately.
Myrtle Beach School Pipeline — Well-Rated Throughout
Green Lakes falls within Horry County Schools, served by the Myrtle Beach school feeder pathway — the same pipeline serving the broader Arcadian Shores community. Niche rates the high school and middle school both at B+, with strong student-teacher ratios across all levels.
East of Highway 17 — The Best Side of the Northside
Green Lakes’ location east of Highway 17 Business in the Arcadian section of Myrtle Beach puts residents on the ocean side of the Grand Strand’s main commercial corridor — closer to the beach, without being in the beachfront resort zone. Access to Highways 17, 22, and 31 (Carolina Bays Pkwy) is minutes away, connecting the community to all points north, south, and inland.
For daily essentials, the community has grocery stores, produce stands, dining, and shopping all within a golf cart ride per multiple listing agents. Kroger is minutes away on Kings Highway. The Arcadian Shores Golf Club is immediately adjacent. Barefoot Landing’s entertainment and dining complex is just north, and Restaurant Row is south — making Green Lakes one of the most centrally convenient residential addresses on the Myrtle Beach northside.
Golf, Lakes, Beach — the Complete Coastal Lifestyle
Restaurant Row, Barefoot Landing, and Shore Drive Classics — All Within Minutes
Green Lakes sits between Restaurant Row (Kings Highway corridor, 5 minutes south) and Barefoot Landing (5 minutes north) — giving residents access to two of the Grand Strand’s most concentrated fine dining and casual dining districts simultaneously. The Shore Drive corridor’s beloved neighborhood spots add a third option just a few minutes east.
Moving Into Green Lakes — What to Know First
Your First Weeks in the Neighborhood
- Get a golf cart on day one. Green Lakes is a golf cart neighborhood. The beach is two blocks — a five-minute ride on quiet Arcadian section streets. The Arcadian Shores Golf Club is adjacent. Shore Drive’s restaurants and Ocean Annie’s are minutes away. A golf cart transforms every errand and evening outing.
- Enjoy the freedom of no HOA. No monthly dues. No board approvals. No restrictions on parking your RV or boat. Multiple listing agents specifically flag this as the community’s most prized feature alongside the location. Use your property as you see fit — this is what coastal living without restrictions feels like.
- Verify your city tax status. Core Green Lakes sits outside Myrtle Beach city limits — Horry County taxes only. Confirm your specific address on the Horry County parcel records before closing. The Preserve at Green Lakes may have different city boundary positioning — verify specifically.
- Book a tee time at Arcadian Shores Golf Club. The Rees Jones course literally borders your neighborhood. Even if you’re not a regular golfer, understanding the layout — and standing at the 18th hole you can see from your back deck — gives you context for why Green Lakes commands the prices it does.
- Walk your lakes. The two lakes that frame the community are a genuinely special natural feature. Morning walks around the lake perimeter with wildlife sightings, fishing from the banks, and the reflective quality of the water at sunrise and sunset are things residents consistently describe as among their favorite daily rituals.
- School enrollment — do it early. Myrtle Beach Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School are the confirmed schools for Green Lakes children (Horry County Schools). Contact the district directly before the school year to confirm your grade-level assignments and complete enrollment paperwork in advance.
- Grand Strand Medical Center is 8 minutes south. Horry County’s primary regional hospital is easily accessible via Hwy 17 from Green Lakes — relevant for retirees and families making healthcare access a priority in their relocation decision.
- Hurricane season planning. June through November is Atlantic hurricane season. Know your Horry County evacuation zone, maintain a storm supply kit, and follow Horry County Emergency Management guidance. The elevated, inland position of Green Lakes (west of the oceanfront resort corridor) provides additional buffer versus beachfront properties.
Who Is Green Lakes Right For?
Green Lakes attracts a very specific buyer — one who has seen enough of the Grand Strand to know that space, privacy, natural setting, and proximity are all simultaneously available here, and that this combination is genuinely rare.
The golf lifestyle buyer. No community on the Myrtle Beach northside puts you closer to a Rees Jones championship course than Green Lakes. Homes front directly on the 18th hole. The Golf Capital of the World is your address — with 90+ courses accessible from one of the best-positioned residential communities on the Grand Strand. Golfers who have done their research end up here.
The estate buyer who wants space without a master-plan price tag. Half-acre to nearly one-acre lots, 2,000–4,700+ sq ft homes, golf course and lake views, and no HOA — at prices that remain meaningfully below what comparable estate positioning costs in established coastal communities in Florida, the Carolinas’ Lowcountry, or the Northeast. Buyers who have toured Kiawah Island or Palm Beach and want the lifestyle at half the cost find Green Lakes through this search.
Families with children who want genuine outdoor space — room for kids to run, pets to roam, and parents to entertain without a postage-stamp lot — within the Myrtle Beach school pathway and close to everything the Grand Strand offers for families. The combination of lot size, no HOA restrictions, and northside school quality creates strong appeal for this profile.
Northeast relocation buyers who are selling $800,000–$1.5M homes in New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania and want to find a genuine estate-caliber home in a premier coastal community for similar or less money — while dramatically cutting their tax burden and gaining year-round outdoor living. Green Lakes delivers a lakefront or golf-front estate east of Highway 17 within a golf cart of the Atlantic Ocean, with no HOA and no city taxes, at prices that simply cannot be replicated in any comparable market along the Atlantic coast north of South Carolina.
Your Lake View. Your Golf Course.
Your Green Lakes Home.
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