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North Myrtle Beach, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in North Myrtle Beach
- City Millage: The City of North Myrtle Beach levies a municipal operating rate of 45.0 mills (funding local beach renourishment and municipal operations) on top of the Horry County levy.
- Legal Residence Exemption: Under S.C. Code §12-43-220(c), primary owner-occupants are assessed at 4% of market value (compared to the 6% non-primary rate) with no minimum age requirement. File with the Horry County Assessor by January 16.
- School Tax Relief: Under S.C. Code §12-37-220(B)(47), qualifying primary residences are 100% exempt from school operating millage — significantly reducing the overall tax bill.
- Second-Home Relief: Non-primary buyers can file for the ATI exemption under S.C. Code §12-37-3135 by January 31 of the first year claimed to cap taxable value at 75% of the post-sale appraisal.
Del Webb North Myrtle Beach is the city's flagship 55+ address, featuring a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and pickleball and bocce courts less than a mile from the Atlantic. Waters Edge is a smaller gated D.R. Horton neighborhood featuring single-family homes, a fitness center, and a community pool set back from coastal traffic. At 55places, we comprehensively profile every North Myrtle Beach active adult neighborhood with verified pricing, real resident reviews, and direct access to trusted local 55+ real estate experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manageable, provided you submit the proper primary residence documentation. The city's 45.0-mill levy funds municipal services on top of Horry County rates, but two state-level instruments heavily reduce the total out-of-pocket tax bill. S.C. Code §12-37-220(B)(47) exempts primary residences from school operating millage. To secure the 4% primary assessment ratio, homeowners must submit the legal residence application to the Horry County Assessor prior to January 16. Second-home buyers should submit the ATI exemption before January 31.
North Myrtle Beach residents have access to several nearby acute care and emergency facilities: McLeod Health Seacoast: Located roughly 10 minutes north in Little River, this 155-bed hospital functions as the primary full-service medical anchor with a 24-bed emergency department and a comprehensive cancer center. Grand Strand Health North Strand ER: A freestanding 24/7 emergency department located directly on Highway 17 South inside North Myrtle Beach city limits. Regional Outpatient & North Carolina Options: Grand Strand Health operates Carolina Forest ER to the west, while Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center (Bolivia, NC) and Dosher Memorial Hospital (Southport, NC) serve residents along the state line.
Choosing between Cherry Grove and Barefoot Resort depends on lifestyle preferences versus flood risk and summer traffic: Cherry Grove (East of Highway 17): Puts tidal-creek docks, beach access, and Ocean Drive shag clubs within walking distance. The tradeoff: Much of the peninsula sits in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas requiring mandatory flood insurance, and summer beach traffic creates heavy congestion along Ocean Boulevard. Barefoot Resort (West of the Intracoastal): Offers golf-centric active adult living, quieter interior streets, and lower flood exposure. The tradeoff: Every trip to the beach requires crossing the Highway 17 bridge (adding 10 to 15 minutes each way in season) while still carrying the 45.0-mill municipal city tax levy.
In North Myrtle Beach, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in North Myrtle Beach has 75 homes, the largest has 535 homes, and the average communities consists of 305 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in North Myrtle Beach. The most recent communities started in North Myrtle Beach include Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, Waters Edge. There is also 1 communities in North Myrtle Beach that offers new construction homes, including Del Webb North Myrtle Beach.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in North Myrtle Beach. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Waters Edge is a gated communities with 75 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in North Myrtle Beach stay on the market for around 215 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $550,374, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb North Myrtle Beach average around $627,279, while homes in Waters Edge average around $473,468.
12 communities near North Myrtle Beach
272 homes near North Myrtle Beach
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,187 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,983 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,965 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,982 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,437 sq ft
|Townhouse
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,116 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,493 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,735 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,547 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,231 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,734 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,326 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,850 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,115 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,089 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,101 sq ft
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4 beds
|2 baths
|1,939 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,300 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In North Myrtle Beach, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in North Myrtle Beach has 75 homes, the largest has 535 homes, and the average communities consists of 305 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in North Myrtle Beach. The most recent communities started in North Myrtle Beach include Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, Waters Edge. There is also 1 communities in North Myrtle Beach that offers new construction homes, including Del Webb North Myrtle Beach.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in North Myrtle Beach. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Waters Edge is a gated communities with 75 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in North Myrtle Beach stay on the market for around 215 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $550,374, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb North Myrtle Beach average around $627,279, while homes in Waters Edge average around $473,468.
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