River's Edge Plantation (Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach: real estate, house, buy)

[SXMGirl]

Does anyone have info on this community? We have been getting mailings about reduced lot prices. We would be interested in knowing about the traffic in this area (I am not sure exactly where this community is) and how close it is to the beach. Apparently the Waccamaw River goes out to the Atlantic? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

[rrufast]

I can tell you it's on Hwy 90 a between Hwy 22 and Hwy 9 which puts it closer to North Myrtle Beach than Myrtle Beach, especially once the NMB Connector opens..

Hwy 90 has traffic but nothing that I would consider overwhelming. I travel Hwy 90 several times a week. The next time I'm passing by I'll make it a point to swing in and check the community out.

One of the questions I would have.. are you locked into using a select number of builders or are you allowed to choose your own?

[SXMGirl]

Thanks for the response rrufast. I prefer to be closer to NMB. I don't know about the builder but the advertisement says that you can buy the lot and have no time limit to build. I will try to find out about the builder and post it. Thanks.

[rrufast]

I stand corrected. I was thinking about another newer development closer to NMB. I just drive by River's Edge today and noticed that the entry is a nice looking rock themed entry. I didn't have my camera and I was already running behind so I wasn't able to stop in and take pictures. I should be able to get outy there one day next week to see what's it's like.

Also, this development is situated off the Waccamaw River, which ties into the Intracoastal Waterway which then ties into the ocean at the jetties in NMB.. or down at Winyah Bay.

[SXMGirl]

Originally Posted by rrufast

I stand corrected. I was thinking about another newer development closer to NMB. I just drive by River's Edge today and noticed that the entry is a nice looking rock themed entry. I didn't have my camera and I was already running behind so I wasn't able to stop in and take pictures. I should be able to get outy there one day next week to see what's it's like.

Also, this development is situated off the Waccamaw River, which ties into the Intracoastal Waterway which then ties into the ocean at the jetties in NMB.. or down at Winyah Bay.

Thanks for taking a look. Lots start at 49K. Is this a good price and should the lot be waterfront for that price? Also, is this a good place to be?

[nj relocating]

Hi , I just looked at there website & it looks like a nice small setup,it looks like its near caolina forest in which I'm interested in because people claim the school system is ok. I was wondering if the amenitys are in or is is just beginning....thanx for any info

[rrufast]

River's Edge is in not in the Carolina Forest school District. It's in the Blackwater School district if I'm not mistaken. It's a new Elem school.. I do know that much..

Lot's for Waterfront will not be $49k. Intro prices on developer inventory are most often the out of the way lots, not the prime lots...

NJRelocating-
Not sure about the amenities. I'll try and get in there next week and see what's going on.

[mrpeatie]

The Waccamaw River comes from Lake Waccamaw in NC, accross the NC line, into conway, merges with the ICW in Bucksport (or more specifically the Waterway was dug to incorporate that piece of the river) and finally feeds into the Winyah bay along with the Pee Dee rivers and Black River. So getting to the Atlantic from the Highway 90 portion of the Waccamaw is going to take a couple of hours.

You'll also want to drive Highway 90 at the times of day you'll use to decide if you are OK with it. I grew up in that area and a lot of people are complaining bitterly about the level of traffic it sees but others gladly move to subdivisions on 90 so it may simply be a matter of perspective.

[dlcamp]

I've lived in a subdivision on 90 near 22 for over 4 years and have never, ever been concerned with traffic. I go in and out at all different times of the day and week. Really like it out here. It's like country yet with Hwy's 22 and 31 nearby we can zip into NMB, MB, Conway or Carolina Forest quickly.

Even Loris but I don't know what for

Have a friend who lives on the Waccamaw off 90. The river has flooded her house and area serveral times in the last few years. Her house is on stilts but when it happens sometimes it's in the middle of the night or while you're at work and you lose alot of yard and under the house things. Also you lose your driveway and road for days or even weeks.

Me, after seeing what she and her neighbors go through at times I wouldn't want a house on the river there.

David

[lgavrich]

I think you are all thinking about River Oaks Plantation, not River's Edge. River's Edge, if I am not mistaken, is in Shallote, NC, about a half hour above the state line. I agree that $49,000 is likely to get you a small lot in an out of the way spot, wooded at best, naked at worst. Word of caution about communities that have not sold out; often, people who originally bought properties there have them on the re-sale market for lower prices than the developer is offering for similar lots. But the developer's agents are often not inclined to tell you that. Best to engage a local real estate agent with access to the MLS (multiple list) to give you some comparables....If I can be of service in recommending a local agent (I know a few), please let me know. As an alternative, Ocean Ridge Plantation is closer to NMB, although I doubt you will find anything in the $49K category. Last week, I visited the wonderful Thistle Club community in Sunset Beach and learned they are dropping their prices slightly (although excluding the previously offered free membership in the excellent Thistle Golf Club). Lots begin in the $200s.

Larry