Myrtle Beach, SC Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
Myrtle Beach sits at the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of South Carolina coastline running from Little River down to Pawleys Island. It’s home to roughly 40,000 year-round residents and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, having grown about 17% since 2020. For buyers, the draw is a specific combination: a genuine coastal lifestyle, a mild climate, some of the lowest property taxes on the East Coast, and a year-round tourism economy that keeps rental demand strong. That’s what makes Myrtle Beach one of the most active real estate markets on the Carolina coast , for primary residents, retirees, and investors alike. World Population Review
Why buyers choose Myrtle Beach
The weather does a lot of the selling. The area runs on a humid subtropical climate with a mild average temperature around 73°F and roughly 215 sunny days a year, which means the golf, boating, and beach days most people move here for are available almost year-round. Speaking of golf: the Grand Strand is known as the “Golf Capital of the World,” with more than 80 courses and over 3 million rounds played annually — a major reason the area is so popular with retirees and second-home buyers. With a median resident age of 47.3, it’s an established, settled community rather than a purely seasonal one. Myrtle BeachTourismworksforthegrandstrand
Downtown life centers on the oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade, which National Geographic ranked the number-three boardwalk in the country, alongside live theatre, waterfront dining, and shopping. And the tourism engine that brings more than 17 million visitors to the area each year is exactly what underpins the short-term rental market that draws so many investment buyers here. WikipediaMyrtle Beach
The Myrtle Beach real estate market
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Buyers here tend to sort into three lanes: oceanfront and near-ocean condos (popular for both lifestyle and rental income), single-family homes in established inland communities like Carolina Forest and The Market Common, and investment properties aimed at the vacation-rental market. Whichever you’re after, the right price range and neighborhood shift quickly, so current guidance from a local agent matters.
What to know before you buy
South Carolina taxes owner-occupied primary residences at just 4% of assessed value, while second homes and investment properties are assessed at 6% — a distinction worth understanding early if you’re buying a rental or vacation property. Flood-zone designation also varies significantly by neighborhood and distance from the ocean or Intracoastal Waterway, so confirm the FEMA flood zone (and likely insurance cost) for any specific property before you make an offer.
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