Cypress River Plantation is a gated, custom-home community on the Intracoastal Waterway in south Myrtle Beach, set off Highway 707 near Socastee. Behind a 24-hour manned gate, it holds large estate-style homes on half-acre and larger lots, many fronting the waterway. The community runs its own private boat launch, docks, and dry storage, with a clubhouse, pool, and sports courts — built for families and serious boaters who want space, water, and security.
About Cypress River Plantation
Cypress River Plantation is a boater’s luxury community first and a gated neighborhood second. It sits on the Intracoastal Waterway at the point where the waterway has joined the Waccamaw River, in the quiet southern reach of Myrtle Beach, closer to Murrells Inlet than to the downtown high-rises.
The homes are custom-built, many dating to the late 2000s, running large — frequently four to six bedrooms on half-acre and larger lots. A number front the Intracoastal Waterway directly with private docks, while the community maintains a private boat launch, docks, and dry storage lot with access to a full-service marina. For a buyer whose priority is keeping a boat at home and reaching open water quickly, the infrastructure is the differentiator.
Real Estate Market
Cypress River Plantation (Q2 2026)
~$600K (interior estates) to $2M+ (waterfront estates)
Large custom homes, many built since the late 2000s
~3,000 to 6,000+ sq ft, often 4–6 bedrooms
Intracoastal Waterway frontage, interior estate lots
Pricing turns on waterfront position above all. A direct Intracoastal lot with a private dock occupies the top tier, while interior estate homes trade lower despite comparable size. Because the homes are custom, condition and individual upgrades move value more than in a tract community. The luxury buying guide walks through waterfront premium analysis and the due diligence a waterway lot requires.
Schools
Cypress River Plantation is served by Horry County Schools, on the St. James attendance track:
- St. James Elementary School
- St. James Middle School
- St. James High School
Families should confirm current attendance zones for a specific address directly with Horry County Schools before buying.
Amenities and Lifestyle
- Private boat launch and docks — the community maintains its own boat launch, docks, and dry storage lot, with access to a full-service marina and direct ICW access.
- Community center, pool, and fitness — a clubhouse with fitness facilities, a large waterfall pool, and a separate kiddie pool.
- Tennis, basketball, and playground — tennis and basketball courts and a playground round out the family-oriented amenity set.
- Minutes from Murrells Inlet — the southern Socastee location puts the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk and Surfside Beach a short drive away.
Is It Right for You?
Cypress River Plantation leans strongly toward full-time families and boating buyers. The large custom homes, half-acre-and-larger lots, school zoning, and at-home dock access make it a primary-residence community rather than the condo-and-rental product found in the oceanfront resort areas to the north. Buyers comparing it with the walkable urban living of the Market Common or the low-maintenance gated convenience of Pine Island will find Cypress River the most space- and water-oriented of the south-end options.
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