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Murrells Inlet

Once the busiest fishing port in South Carolina. Still a fishing village at heart.

True “Low Country” living has taken place in the Murrells Inlet area of the South Carolina coast for hundreds of years. This historic area of South Carolina was first inhabited by Native Americans, later experiencing Spanish Explorers and even Pirates. Rice planters and vast plantations of indigo gave way to become the busiest fishing port in all of South Carolina. This laid-back fishing village is now recognized for its breathtaking inlet water views and fine Murrells Inlet Waterfront Homes.

Today, many choose to reside in Murrells Inlet because of its relaxed lifestyle, increasing amenities, and proximity to Myrtle Beach.

Homes for SaleAbout $280,000 to $5.9 million

Most HomesAbout $450,000 to $800,000

Waterfront HomesFrom about $875,000

CondosFrom about $135,000

Murrells Inlet SC Real Estate

Murrells Inlet SC real estate is a bigger market than the village feel suggests: about 200 houses for sale at a time under the 29576 zip code, plus 160 or so condos and 35 lots. The spread runs from about $280,000 for an older three-bedroom off Highway 17 to $5.9 million on the water, and most houses list between $450,000 and $800,000, which is where the golf communities, Prince Creek and the newer neighborhoods west of the bypass sit. About 60 homes are listed above $800,000 and 40 above $1 million, nearly all of them on the inlet, the creeks or the Waccamaw River.

Murrells Inlet is in Georgetown County, not Horry, so the tax bill and the school district change at the Garden City line even though the address reads the same to most buyers. It is the first thing to sort out when you compare a house here against one a mile north.

The MarshWalk & What Is Nearby

There are numerous area activities including strolling along the MarshWalk to take in its beautiful views or enjoying great food at one of its restaurants like Drunken Jack’s, the Hot Fish Club, or Costa. Huntington Beach State Park with Atalaya Castle and Brookgreen Gardens are also at your doorstep, some of the coast’s most popular attractions.

The MarshWalk

A half-mile boardwalk over the salt marsh, lined with waterfront restaurants and live music.

Brookgreen Gardens

Sculpture gardens and a wildlife preserve, minutes from the inlet.

Boating as a Way of Life

Deep water access and floating docks, with residents catching their own dinner.

Murrells Inlet Homes for Sale

Murrells Inlet has many amazing Homes for Sale with Marsh Views or Oceanfront Homes with luxurious features. In Murrells Inlet boating can be a way of life for many local residents, choosing to catch their own seafood for dinner. There are many Murrells Inlet Homes for sale with Boat Docks and deep water access.

Golfing on one of many premier golf courses in Murrells Inlet is one of the finest ways to spend your day in the Low Country. Popular Golf Communities include Wachesaw Plantation and Prince Creek.

Prince Creek also includes Seasons at Prince Creek, a 55+ community for buyers wanting a lower-maintenance home close to the water. Houses for sale in Murrells Inlet SC outside the water and the golf gates, in neighborhoods such as Woodlake Village, Indigo Creek and the streets off Highway 707, are where the $300,000 to $500,000 homes are, and there are usually 50 or so of them.

Waterfront Homes for Sale Murrells Inlet SC

Waterfront is what Murrells Inlet is known for, and it is a small, expensive market. There are usually about a dozen inlet-front and creek-front houses for sale, from about $875,000 to $3.3 million, and only a handful come with a floating dock in deep water, which is the thing most waterfront buyers here are paying for; those start near $1 million. Oceanfront houses at the south end of the beach run from about $2.2 million to $5.9 million.

Land for sale in Murrells Inlet SC is the other way onto the water. About 35 lots are usually listed, from about $30,000 for an interior lot to well over $1 million for a marsh-front or riverfront homesite. See every inlet and creek-front home for sale, or every lot.

Murrells Inlet Condos for Sale

Condos with fabulous marsh views are in limited availability on the Inlet, such as Murrells Inlet’s Blue Heron. It’s much easier to find a condo at one of the areas many amazing golf course communities. There are usually about 160 condos for sale in Murrells Inlet, from about $135,000 for a one-bedroom golf villa to the mid $400,000s for a marsh-view unit, so a condo is the most affordable way to live on the inlet.

Wachesaw Plantation offers Luxury Condos intermingled within towering live oak trees along the Waccamaw River at the Governor’s Landing. One can also find popular condos available at The Villas at International Club.

Most Murrells Inlet condos for sale are priced to be affordable: about 100 of the roughly 160 list under $300,000, including Riverwood from about $190,000 to $230,000 and Winchester from about $240,000 to $270,000. Townhouses for sale in Murrells Inlet SC sit higher. The gated Majestic Oaks townhomes across from the marsh list around $680,000 to $700,000, and new townhomes a few steps from the MarshWalk around $625,000. At the top are the oceanfront penthouses, from about $720,000 to $1.2 million. See every condo and townhome for sale in Murrells Inlet, or view them on a map.

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Why Buyers Choose Murrells Inlet

Murrells Inlet suits buyers who want the water without the beachfront. The inlet gives you deep water access and a dock at the back of the house, the MarshWalk gives you somewhere to walk to for dinner, and the ocean is a few minutes away at Garden City Beach or Huntington Beach State Park.

It also sits in Georgetown County rather than Horry, which means a different school district and a different tax bill from the Myrtle Beach side of the county line. Worth understanding before you compare listings across the county line.

For more information about Homes for Sale Murrells Inlet SC or to schedule a showing please call or text Ashley DeLong, Realtor at (843) 685-3191 today!

Frequently Asked Questions About Murrells Inlet

How much are homes for sale in Murrells Inlet SC?

Houses for sale in Murrells Inlet SC run from about $280,000 to $5.9 million, and most list between $450,000 and $800,000. Inlet-front and creek-front homes start around $875,000, homes with a deep-water dock near $1 million, and oceanfront houses from about $2.2 million. Condos start around $135,000 and lots around $30,000. Roughly 200 houses are on the market at a time.

Where is Murrells Inlet?

Murrells Inlet sits on the South Strand between Garden City Beach and Litchfield, south of Myrtle Beach. It is in Georgetown County rather than Horry County.

What is the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk?

The MarshWalk is a boardwalk running along the salt marsh, lined with waterfront restaurants including Drunken Jack's, the Hot Fish Club and Costa, with live music through the season.

Can I get a home with a boat dock in Murrells Inlet?

Yes. Many Murrells Inlet homes have floating docks and deep water access, and boating is a way of life for a lot of residents. Marsh view and inlet or creek front properties are also available.

What golf communities are in Murrells Inlet?

Wachesaw Plantation and Prince Creek are the two most popular golf communities. Wachesaw Plantation also offers luxury condos at Governor's Landing along the Waccamaw River, and condos are available at The Villas at International Club.

How much are condos for sale in Murrells Inlet SC?

There are usually about 160 condos and townhomes for sale in Murrells Inlet, from about $135,000 for a one-bedroom golf villa. About 100 list under $300,000, gated townhomes near the marsh run about $625,000 to $700,000, and oceanfront penthouses about $720,000 to $1.2 million.

What is there to do near Murrells Inlet?

Huntington Beach State Park with Atalaya Castle and Brookgreen Gardens are both close by, and are among the coast's most popular attractions. The MarshWalk, fishing charters and boating are the main draws in the village itself.

Is Murrells Inlet a good place to retire?

Many buyers move here for the relaxed pace and the water access. Seasons at Prince Creek is a 55+ community within Prince Creek, and South Carolina exempts Social Security income from state income tax.