Heritage Plantation is a gated golf and marina community on roughly 637 acres of former rice plantation land along the Waccamaw River in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, zip code 29585. Its Dan Maples-designed Heritage Club course consistently ranks among South Carolina's top courses, and homes range from about $400,000 to nearly $2 million, with a deep-water marina included in HOA dues.
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ZIP Code | 29585 |
County | Georgetown County, South Carolina |
Community Size | Approximately 637 acres on the former True Blue and Midway rice plantations |
Golf Course | Heritage Club, Dan Maples design opened 1986, ranked among the Top 25 courses in South Carolina and Top 100 public courses in America |
Home Price Range | Roughly $400,000 to nearly $2 million; homesites from about $150,000 to $295,000-plus |
School District | Georgetown County School District, Waccamaw school family |
Heritage Plantation's mix of patio homes, golf-front estates, and riverfront properties turns over at different paces depending on setting. Search current listings or contact a local agent for a personal tour.
A Top 100 public golf course and a deep-water marina, both included in the HOA
Heritage Plantation sits on the former True Blue and Midway rice plantations, between the Atlantic beaches of Pawleys Island and the Waccamaw River. The Heritage Club golf course, a Dan Maples design that opened in 1986, was built beside the community's historic, long-abandoned rice fields and has consistently ranked among the Top 100 public golf courses in America and the Top 25 courses in South Carolina.
What sets Heritage Plantation apart from many gated golf communities is what's actually included in HOA dues: the private marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, a junior Olympic-sized pool, four Har-Tru clay tennis courts, pickleball courts, a fitness center, and the owners' clubhouse are all part of standard association fees. Golf membership is the one amenity kept separate, available to residents but not bundled into HOA costs.
Homes were built individually over several decades rather than from a single builder's plan set, so architecture ranges from compact patio homes to large custom estates, many shaded by live oaks estimated at up to 300 years old.
The Heritage Club has consistently ranked among the Top 100 public golf courses in America and the Top 25 in South Carolina.
The full-service marina on the Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway, with boat ramp, wet slips, and dry storage, comes bundled into standard association fees rather than a separate charge.
Active residents can join tennis leagues on four lighted clay courts, plus dedicated pickleball courts and a fitness center with indoor spa.
Some of the community's oldest live oaks are estimated at up to 300 years, a striking natural backdrop tied to the land's rice-plantation history.
Heritage Plantation's clubhouse functions as a genuine social hub rather than just a golf pro shop: water aerobics, tennis leagues, golf groups, fitness classes, and a home and garden club all run through it, alongside billiard and card rooms and a lending library. Evenings often end at the marina's partially covered party deck over the water, a popular spot for watching sunsets with neighbors.
The Heritage Golf Club Restaurant serves American cuisine on-site, so residents can combine a round of golf with dinner without leaving the community. Pawleys Island beaches, Brookgreen Gardens, and downtown shopping are all a short drive away for days that mix community amenities with the wider area.
Clubhouse programming and dining confirmed via CRG Companies and Live Coastal SC Heritage Plantation profiles, 2026.
A short drive up Highway 17 reaches these long-running local businesses in Pawleys Island.
Business names and hours confirmed via each business's official website and Live Coastal SC Heritage Plantation profile, August 2026.
Brookgreen Gardens hours and admission per Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com, current as of 2026.
All four schools fall under the Georgetown County School District. Buyers should confirm current attendance zoning directly with the district before purchasing, since zone lines can be redrawn.
School names, addresses, and ratings sourced from Georgetown County School District (gcsd.k12.sc.us) and Niche.com, August 2026.
Homes in Heritage Plantation currently range from about $400,000 to nearly $2 million, spanning compact patio homes to large custom and riverfront estates. Vacant homesites run from roughly $150,000 to $295,000 or more depending on golf-course frontage, water proximity, and lot size.
Because the neighborhood mixes such a wide range of home types and settings, buyers should compare listings by property type and setting rather than a single community-wide benchmark. Compare Heritage Plantation against the broader Pawleys Island luxury homes for sale market to see how it fits the wider South Strand picture.
Price ranges: C21 The Harrelson Group and Greg Harrelson MLS-sourced listings, 2026.
Taylor Keenan, ABR, The Litchfield Company, a Christie's International Real Estate affiliate, Pawleys Island, SC. Taylor was named 2020 Rookie of the Year by The Litchfield Company and represents buyers and sellers across Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown, including Heritage Plantation's golf-front and riverfront properties. Reach the Taylor Keenan Team at (843) 630-1166 or through the contact page.
No. Golf membership at the Heritage Club is available to residents but is separate from HOA dues and residential ownership. Buyers should confirm current membership categories, fees, and playing privileges directly with the club.
Yes. Heritage Plantation is one of the few Grand Strand communities where a full-service marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, along with the junior Olympic pool, Har-Tru tennis, pickleball, and fitness center, is included in standard HOA dues rather than charged separately.
The Heritage Club, a Dan Maples design that opened in 1986, has consistently ranked among the Top 100 public golf courses in America and the Top 25 courses in South Carolina.
The community sits on roughly 637 acres of the former True Blue and Midway rice plantations, and the golf course itself was built beside the property's historic, long-abandoned rice fields.
Heritage Plantation is zoned for Georgetown County School District's Waccamaw schools: Waccamaw Elementary, Waccamaw Intermediate, Waccamaw Middle, and Waccamaw High School. Buyers should verify current zoning with the district before purchasing.
Taylor Keenan and the Taylor Keenan Team provide local market knowledge and personalized representation for buyers and sellers throughout Heritage Plantation, Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown.
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Sources: 1. C21 The Harrelson Group, MLS-sourced listings, 2026. 2. CRG Companies, Heritage Plantation community profile, 2026. 3. Innovate Listings, Heritage Plantation property listings, 2026. 4. Live Coastal SC, Heritage Plantation neighborhood guide, 2026. 5. James Schiller Team, homesforsalelistings.net, 2026. 6. Greg Harrelson, gregharrelson.com, 2026. 7. Georgetown County School District, gcsd.k12.sc.us. 8. Niche.com school ratings, 2026. 9. Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com. 10. Hammock Shops Village, hammockshops.com. 11. Frank's Restaurant and Bar, franksandoutback.com.
1,009 people live in Heritage Plantation - Pawleys Island, SC, where the median age is 70 and the average individual income is $61,956. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Heritage Plantation - Pawleys Island, SC, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ultimate Juice Company, and Heritage Golf Club.
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| Active | 0.32 miles | 39 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
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Heritage Plantation - Pawleys Island, SC has 466 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Heritage Plantation - Pawleys Island, SC do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
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