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Myrtle Beach, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a popular seaside destination in Coastal South Carolina. The city boasts one of the longest beaches on Earth, as well as an endless supply of golf courses and…
Myrtle Beach is a popular seaside destination in Coastal South Carolina. The city boasts one of the longest beaches on Earth, as well as an endless supply of golf courses and restaurants. A low cost of living and several bustling entertainment centers make this a popular community among active adults.
Myrtle Beach Climate & Geography
Myrtle Beach is an area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Highway on eastern South Carolina. Similar to other southern states, it experiences a humid, tropical climate because of the Bermuda High pumping humidity from the Atlantic. Hot and wet summers lead to drier and mild winters. Winter temperatures tend to vary, however, with an average of 33 days of frost but no snow.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a golf lover’s dream. There are roughly 100 golf courses and most of them are open year round. Residents can also expect plenty of outdoor recreation on one of the longest stretches of beach on the planet, including camping at Myrtle Beach State Park.
There is no shortage of entertainment in Myrtle Beach. The city has over 1,800 restaurants, large shopping centers like the Market Common and Broadway at the Beach, and seven featured theaters that bring in big names.
Myrtle Beach Cost of Living & Taxes
One of the biggest draws for retirees is the low cost of living in Myrtle Beach. Housing is especially below average, as well as health care, groceries, and transportation. On average, home prices are more affordable than most beach cities.
South Carolina is generally friendly to retirees as the state does not tax Social Security and offers a retirement income deduction when calculating income tax. While property taxes are below average, sales taxes are higher at 9 percent.
Healthcare In Myrtle Beach
Residents can expect a high quality of life in Myrtle Beach. The metro area has recently ranked in the top 40 communities in Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
The Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is ranked as a high performing hospital by U.S. News and is located within the city. Conway Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital are in neighboring communities and are also ranked as high performing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 14 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach, 12 are for sale and 2 are rentals. By size, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 9 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach has 47 homes, the largest has 1500 homes, and the average communities consists of 459 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Myrtle Beach. The most recent communities started in Myrtle Beach include The Leo Myrtle Beach, Waterside Edge, The Grove at Coastal Grand. There are also 5 communities in Myrtle Beach that offer new construction homes, including Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, Island Green, The Grove at Coastal Grand.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach. Approximately 21.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club is a gated communities with 1024 homes, and Carillon at Tuscany is another gated communities with 85 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach stay on the market for around 431 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $611,006, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Waterside Edge average around $2,000,000, while homes in Emmens Preserve Myrtle Beach average around $415,317.
29 communities near Myrtle Beach
292 homes near Myrtle Beach
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,225 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,406 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,338 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,764 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,148 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,654 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,724 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,408 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
5 beds
|4 baths
|2,556 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,754 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,554 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,913 sq ft
|Detached
1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,018 sq ft
|Semi Detached
1 beds
|1 baths
|618 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|543 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,926 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,806 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,690 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,780 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,772 sq ft
|Detached
5 beds
|4 baths
|2,445 sq ft
|Detached
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 14 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach, 12 are for sale and 2 are rentals. By size, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 9 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach has 47 homes, the largest has 1500 homes, and the average communities consists of 459 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Myrtle Beach. The most recent communities started in Myrtle Beach include The Leo Myrtle Beach, Waterside Edge, The Grove at Coastal Grand. There are also 5 communities in Myrtle Beach that offer new construction homes, including Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, Island Green, The Grove at Coastal Grand.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach. Approximately 21.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club is a gated communities with 1024 homes, and Carillon at Tuscany is another gated communities with 85 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach stay on the market for around 431 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $611,006, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Waterside Edge average around $2,000,000, while homes in Emmens Preserve Myrtle Beach average around $415,317.
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