CONWAY, S.C. — Mungo Homes is breaking ground on a new single‑family community called Meadows at Four Mile, adding 85 homes to the edge of Horry County’s seat. The development sits off Four Mile Road between U.S. 501 and U.S. 701, roughly five miles from downtown Conway.
Lot size and floor plans
Each lot measures about half an acre, roughly double the quarter‑acre parcels common in many recent Conway subdivisions. Buyers can choose from nine floor plans ranging from 1,889 to 4,336 square feet, with three to six bedrooms and two to four‑and‑a‑half baths. Every design includes at least a two‑car garage, and many plans allow a third garage bay or a detached garage—features that appeal to owners of boats, campers and RVs.
Pricing and build‑to‑order model
Advertised pricing begins in the high $300,000s, positioning the community above the city’s median home price but still below many newer beach‑proximate projects. The builder’s website lists the entry price in the low $400,000s, and early listings show homes priced between $480,000 and $626,000 after lot premiums and optional upgrades.
Meadows at Four Mile is sold as a “full‑build” product. Rather than choosing a pre‑framed spec home, buyers select a lot, a floor plan, structural options and interior finishes, then watch the house being built to those specifications. This approach typically means a longer wait time, but it gives families greater control over layout and materials.
Infrastructure and amenities
The semi‑rural location benefits from fiber‑optic service, a crucial amenity for the growing number of residents who work from home. Natural gas is not guaranteed on the outer edges of Conway, so many homes rely on all‑electric or propane systems.
Residents will be assigned to Conway High School in Horry County Schools, though families should verify elementary and middle‑school assignments with the district, as attendance zones can shift with growth.
Homeowners association
Mungo Homes promotes a low‑restrictive homeowners association intended to protect property values while offering owners more flexibility than a typical subdivision. Prospective buyers should review covenants for rules on parking boats and RVs, fencing, outbuildings and short‑term rentals, and ask about current HOA dues.
Location and commute considerations
The community’s proximity to U.S. 501 provides easy access to the Conway Riverwalk, the Waccamaw River district, Main Street shops and restaurants, and downtown Myrtle Beach—less than 20 miles away. However, U.S. 501 is one of the county’s most congested corridors, especially on summer weekends, so commuters should test rush‑hour travel before signing a contract.
Builder background
Mungo Homes, founded in Columbia in 1954 by Michael J. Mungo, has seven decades of experience building homes throughout the Southeast. The company was acquired in 2018 by Clayton Properties Group, the site‑built homebuilding arm of Berkshire Hathaway‑owned Clayton. At the time of the acquisition, Mungo had sold nearly 1,800 homes the previous year and ranked among the nation’s 35 largest builders. Steven Mungo remains executive chairman.
The builder’s portfolio in the Conway area includes projects such as Jordan Grove, Coastal Point West and Evans Park in Murrells Inlet. Meadows at Four Mile represents the larger‑lot, larger‑home option aimed at move‑up buyers rather than first‑time purchasers.
Growth context
Horry County has been one of the nation’s fastest‑growing counties for the past 15 years, expanding from about 270,000 residents in 2010 to nearly 400,000 in 2023. In the year ending July 2023, the county attracted more than 15,000 new residents, ranking among the top ten counties nationally for domestic migration.
Conway’s city officials have been evaluating large‑scale development proposals, including a recent 3,200‑home plan that could increase the city’s population by a third by 2035. While Meadows at Four Mile is modest in size, each new subdivision adds traffic, students and first‑responder calls, making infrastructure planning a central concern for local leaders.
Next steps for buyers
Prospective homeowners should contact the sales office at 843‑808‑6578, visit the builder’s website at mungohomes.com and request detailed information on lot premiums, optional upgrades, HOA fees and projected construction timelines before committing.
Original reporting: MyrtleBeachSC News — read the source article.
