Golf course frontage and single-level living anchor this three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch in The Cottages at Planters Point, a section of the gated Wachesaw East community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Built in 2002 with 1,534 heated square feet on a 0.19-acre homesite, the split-bedroom plan opens from a covered front porch to a vaulted great room, a formal dining room, and a light-filled layout with tile flooring through the main living areas. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, solid surface countertops, a custom wood vent hood, recessed lighting, a breakfast bar, a pantry, and stainless steel appliances including a range, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and trash compactor. The adjoining great room rises to a cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan and triple sliding glass doors that open to a screened porch and rear patio, while a separate sitting room and the formal dining room add flexible space for entertaining, a home office, or hobby space. The primary suite offers a vaulted ceiling, a ceiling fan, a walk-in closet, a linen closet, and an en-suite bath with a double-sink vanity, a garden tub, and a separate shower. Two additional bedrooms sit on the opposite side of the split plan and share a second full bath, with brand-new plank flooring in all three bedrooms. A dedicated laundry and utility room with washer and dryer connections keeps everything on one level. Out back, the screened porch and open patio overlook a level, low-maintenance backyard with a lawn sprinkler system. Vinyl siding, insulated doors and windows, storm doors, a standing-seam metal roof accent over the front porch, central electric heat and air, an electric water heater, underground utilities, a slab foundation, and an attached two-car garage with parking for four complete the exterior. Wachesaw East residents enjoy an outdoor community pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse with recreation facilities inside a gated entry, with trash pickup, pool service, common area electric, common maintenance and repair, management, and recreation facilities covered by the HOA. Community restrictions are in place, owner motorcycles are permitted, and long-term rentals are allowed. VA, FHA, conventional, and cash offers considered. The Georgetown County location sits minutes from Wachesaw East golf, Wacca Wache Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk and its waterfront seafood dining, Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, Highway 17, and the Atlantic Ocean beaches of the South Strand. One-level living, a split-bedroom layout, and a golf course homesite come together in The Cottages at Planters Point at Wachesaw East, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Measurements are not guaranteed; buyer is responsible for verifying.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$248Price/Sq.Ft.
$149/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sollecito Advantage Group• CB Sea Coast Advantage MI
Wachesaw Plantation East, located between Murrells Inlet and Garden City, is a golf-course and residential Murrells Inlet neighborhood with fairway-lined streets and lagoon-style ponds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wachesaw Plantation East Golf Club clubhouse, where cart paths, practice greens, and patio seating set a relaxed, outdoors-forward rhythm. Low-slung coastal homes and tidy landscaping frame curving roads and water views, with sidewalks that suit morning loops. The inlet’s marsh geography shapes the lifestyle, with salt air and tidal scenery close by. Nearby pillars such as Brookgreen Gardens, Atalaya Castle, and The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk add art, history, and waterfront dining to the local routine.
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4544 Fringetree Dr · $379,999
$379K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $379K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
100 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Dual sinks
Garden/Roman tub
Linen closet
Main-level primary bedroom
Split bedroom layout
Separate shower
Vanity
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Breakfast bar
Stainless steel appliances
Solid surface countertops
Insulated doors
Storm doors
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level
At least one bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Dual sinks
Separate shower
Garden/Roman tub
Vanity
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Trash compactor
Stainless steel appliances
Breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Washer
Dryer
Utility room
Flooring
Laminate floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Rear porch
Screened porch
Patio
Porch
Sprinkler/irrigation
Community outdoor pool
Home design
Single-story home
Vinyl siding
Slab foundation
Resale property
Zoned residential
Rectangular lot
Near and on golf course
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener
4 total parking spaces
Security
Gated community
Security service
Smoke detectors
Construction
Vinyl siding construction
Built on a slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Sewer available
Electricity available
Cable available
Phone available
Underground utilities
HOA & community
Homeowners association with monthly fee of $149
HOA covers association management, common areas, legal/accounting, pool(s), recreation facilities, security, and trash
Community amenities include clubhouse, gated entry, recreation area, tennis courts, golf, and pool
Owner-allowed motorcycle, security, and tennis courts noted
Financial info
Property is offered for sale
Electricity and solar
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Walk in the front door and instantly feel right at home. A beautifully tiled entrance leading to a custom designed kitchen. This kitchen has all the bells and whistles - pantry with pull out shelving, 42" cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, 36" hammered copper sink, two drawer dishwasher, and new appliances in 2011. The kitchen overlooks a beautiful den with vaulted ceiling and exquisite five blade ceiling fan that leads to a screened porch, backyard patio and the 7th Fairway of Wachesaw East Golf Course. Can you imagine your first lazy afternoon enjoying this? The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with built in shelving and the master bath has double sinks, garden tub and shower. This home has so much to offer, a spacious washer/dryer area with cabinets, two car garage, brand new architectural shingled roof, vaulted ceilings, lawn irrigation system, and a home warranty. Owners in this neighborhood enjoy a beautiful pool, exercise facility and tennis courts. Wanna take a walk - a fitness trail meanders alongside the award winning Wachesaw East Golf Course. This fine golf course received 4.5 Stars from Golf Digest Magazine. For all you boaters and sailors, the Wacca Wache Marina is just one mile from this home and it's on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Intracoastal Waterway. A beautiful spot for a quick lunch or just hanging out. What a life! Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park make their home here in Murrells Inlet. Folks drive for hundreds of miles to come here and these unbelievable destinations will be just outside your gate. The park is home to over 3 miles of unspoiled beach and 2000 acres of some of the best bird watching on the East coast. Brookgreen Gardens is a world renowned sculpture park as well as having some of the most beautiful gardens that you could imagine. The Christmas season brings out a beautiful new look at Brookgreen. .. Night of A Thousand Candles - a great way to get in the spirit of the season. This is a great home with great amenities just a stone's throw away from Waccamaw Hospital and its growing medical facilities. The Marshwalk is nearby and is home to some of Murrells Inlets best restaurants and bars, summer concerts and bands. .. year around casual living. Seller is a licensed SC Real Estate Broker. The square footage is approximate and not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for verification.
CCAR #195644
Sep 8, 2005
Sold
$225,000
$147/sq ft
Jul 29, 2005
Listed
$230,000
$150/sq ft
LOVELY HOME IN THE COTTAGES SECTION OF PLANTERS POINTE IN WACHESAW EAST. COMMUNITY IS GATED, HAS POOL, TENNIS COURTS, WALKING & BICYCLE TRAILS. BACKS UP TO THE GOLF COURSE WITH NICE NATURAL BUFFER BETWEEN. THIS CHARMING COTTAGE FEATURES 3 BR/2BA WITH LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY/GREAT ROOM. MASTER SUITE IS SPACIOUS WITH DOUBLE VANITY, GARDEN TUB, AND SHOWER IN BATHROOM. CALL FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUR.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,089 (+10.5%)
2024
$985 (+5.7%)
2023
$933 (+11.8%)
$60,000 + $151,100
$211,100
2022
$834 (+16.9%)
$60,000 + $151,100
$211,100
2021
$714 (+0.3%)
$60,000 + $151,100
$211,100
2020
$712 (+2.9%)
$60,000 + $151,100
$211,100
2018
$692 (+3.1%)
$44,000 + $166,200
$210,200
2017
$672 (+1.1%)
$44,000 + $166,200
$210,200
2016
$664 (−73.0%)
$44,000 + $166,200
$210,200
2014
$2,462
$44,000 + $166,200
$210,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,534
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,534
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Georgetown County
APN
41-0182I-008-00-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
The purpose of the Planned Development District (sometimes hereinafter referred to as PD) is to provide opportunities to create more desirable environments through the application of flexible and diversified land development standards under a comprehensive plan and program that is professionally prepared. The Planned Development District is intended to be used to encourage the application of new techniques and technology to community development which will result in superior living or development arrangements with lasting values. It is further intended to achieve economics in land development, maintenance of street systems and utility networks while providing building groupings for privacy, usable attractive open space, buffer zones, safe circulation and the general well-being of the inhabitants.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Murrells Inlet, SC • 29576
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Murrells Inlet. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4544 Fringetree Dr
$372,294
$7,706 under list price of $380K
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