$725,000
About this home
Welcome to 823 Bear Lake Drive, a beautifully designed, newly constructed custom home situated on an approximately half-acre homesite overlooking the fairways of Long Bay Golf Club in Longs, South Carolina. Located within an established golf course community known for its mature landscaping, spacious homesites, and distinctive homes, this property offers an exceptional combination of quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and coastal Carolina living. From the moment you enter, the attention to detail is evident. Soaring 10-foot ceilings, beautiful wood flooring, and a spacious, open-concept design create an inviting atmosphere throughout the main living areas. The living room flows naturally into the kitchen and casual dining area, providing an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen includes a pantry and convenient access to the adjoining dining space, while a separate formal dining room provides additional room for gatherings. A welcoming foyer, powder room, and dedicated laundry room further complement the home’s functional layout. The primary suite offers a private retreat featuring an elegant box tray ceiling, a beautifully appointed bathroom with spa-inspired finishes, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms on the main level each feature their own private bathrooms, offering comfort and convenience. Upstairs, a versatile 384-square-foot bonus room with a full bathroom provides additional living space suitable for a guest suite, home office, media room, or recreational area. Generous attic storage adds practicality to this thoughtfully designed home. Outdoor living is equally impressive. With scenic golf course views providing a beautiful backdrop, the home’s screened porch, covered patio, and open patio offer multiple spaces to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year. Whether enjoying your morning coffee, entertaining guests, or taking in the surrounding landscape, the combination of expansive outdoor living areas and a generous homesite makes this property particularly appealing. Long Bay is an established residential community built around the renowned Long Bay Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course celebrated for its distinctive design, natural beauty, and challenging layout. Opened in 1988, the course features dramatic waste bunkers, rolling terrain, mature trees, and multiple teeing options. Its 10th, 13th, and 18th holes have earned recognition among the Myrtle Beach area’s top golf holes, and the course underwent a greens renovation in 2023. The home sits on the tee box of hole 7 The club offers golf practice facilities, a clubhouse restaurant, and membership opportunities, with golf memberships available separately. Beyond the golf course, the community’s location along the Highway 9 corridor provides convenient access to the many attractions and everyday conveniences of the North Strand. North Myrtle Beach and Cherry Grove offer Atlantic beaches, waterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment, while nearby Little River is known for its waterfront restaurants, marinas, and boating opportunities along the Intracoastal Waterway. Barefoot Landing and the broader Myrtle Beach area are accessible by car, along with healthcare services at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center and regional connections toward Brunswick County and Wilmington, North Carolina. Construction is nearing completion, with genuine wood flooring currently being installed and landscaping scheduled for later this month. The home is anticipated to be completed in November 2026, with professional photography to follow completion of the landscaping. For buyers seeking a newly constructed custom home with refined finishes, generous living spaces, golf course views, and the character of an established Grand Strand community, 823 Bear Lake Drive deserves your attention. Schedule your private showing and experience everything this property has to offer. Ask about the lender credit being offered!
Property details
- MLS
- Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®
- MLS #
- 2625350
- Property type
- Detached
- Subdivision
- Long Bay
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 16, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Lot size
- 0.54 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- District
- Horry 01
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Horry 01
- Enrollment
- 823
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Horry 01
Walkability
Blended score for Longs's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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