Unlike many towns along the East Coast, the city of Myrtle Beach had its beginnings purely as a vacation spot. People as early as the 18th century were drawn to the area by its natural beauty and white sandy beaches, but it wasn’t until the 1900’s that they began to ask themselves, “why not live here all year long?” Permanent residences started cropping up here and there, and the area quickly went from being a rustic town in 1938 to being the full-service resort community that it is now in the 21st century.

Real estate in Myrtle Beach caters to those who want to bring the relaxed atmosphere and bountiful amenities of a vacation spot into their everyday lives. With a median home price of just over $200,000, and a low cost of living, the sky is the limit when searching for that perfect home in Myrtle Beach.

At its first inception in the 70s, condominium construction in Myrtle Beach attracted more transient residents mainly interested in renting. But more recently, condo on the beach have become permanent homes for young and old alike. Many waterfront resort-style condominiums allow their residents to forget the hassle of homeownership and enjoy the city’s many recreations, not to mention its fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean. There are also condominium establishments that cater to specific lifestyles; for example, Kiskadee Parke, located within the Wild Wing Plantation, is a community of townhomes and villas designed for active people, who enjoy using an amenity center with a pool, fitness center, basketball courts, and tennis courts. If golfing in Myrtle Beach is your passion, the elegant World Tour Grande Villas may be your new dream home. This community is known as a golfer’s paradise, featuring a must-play championship golf course, and even a 9-hole private course that is exclusive to the community’s residents.

If you are planning to relocate your family to Myrtle Beach, or simply want the privacy of a single family home, there are many neighborhoods that feature affordable houses tucked away from the main tourist spots but still within close proximity to everything a beach town has to offer. Neighborhoods such as Carolina Forest, with its fantastic school system and modern amenities, and Waterford Plantation with its lots full of trees and unique custom-built homes, offer great investment opportunities for the potential homebuyer. Whether you are raising a family or planning for retirement, Myrtle Beach has something for everyone.

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