Murrells Inlet Real Estate
The seafood capital of South Carolina - Marshwalk restaurants, deep-water docks, and some of the Grand Strand's best inlet real estate.
Market-wide figures for all of Murrells Inlet, not only the homes listed on this site. Data refreshed from the MLS. Last update: November 5, 2026.
Murrells Inlet sits between Pawleys Island and Myrtle Beach proper, anchored by the famous Marshwalk and a working fishing fleet that pre-dates the housing boom by a century. It's a market with two distinct halves: classic inlet-side properties with dock potential, and inland golf communities like Wachesaw and Prince Creek that offer space + amenities for a lower entry point than the waterfront.
What it's like to live in Murrells Inlet
Murrells Inlet runs from the south end of Garden City Beach down to the north end of Litchfield. The Marshwalk is the social center - half-mile boardwalk along the saltwater inlet, lined with restaurants and live music most nights. Brookgreen Gardens (one of the country's top sculpture gardens) is here. So is Huntington Beach State Park.
Tidelands Health Waccamaw Community Hospital is in Murrells Inlet, which matters when buyers compare to Pawleys (slightly further from medical). MYR airport is ~20 minutes north. Brookgreen, Huntington Beach State Park, and the Marshwalk anchor the lifestyle.
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Communities + subdivisions in Murrells Inlet
Gated golf community along the Waccamaw River. Tom Fazio-designed course; large estate lots.
Master-planned community with multiple villages, amenity center, and the Prince Creek-area golf courses.
Established golf community with active community center; mostly single-family.
Gary Player-designed golf course at the center; popular with year-round residents.
Schools
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- Waccamaw ElementaryElementary
- Saint James MiddleMiddle
- Saint James HighHigh
Murrells Inlet FAQ
As of recent MLS data, the median single-family home in Murrells Inlet sits around $410,000, with the broader market showing modest appreciation of ~3-4% year over year and roughly 8 months of supply - a balanced market relative to the inventory shortages of recent years.
Some properties have existing private docks; new dock permits are controlled by SCDHEC and the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). The permitting process can take 6-18 months and isn't guaranteed. Always verify dock rights with a local marine contractor before assuming.
Inlet-side Murrells properties without ocean access often have stricter rental restrictions than Pawleys Island beach properties. Some inland communities (Prince Creek, Wachesaw) prohibit short-term rentals entirely. Beach-area Garden City rentals tend to outperform inlet-side rentals for daily/weekly bookings.
Live music until ~10pm on weekends, generally quiet midweek. The decibel impact drops off sharply within 2-3 blocks of the actual Marshwalk. Listings within direct walking distance of the Marshwalk often carry a "vacation rental premium" but year-round owners sometimes find it busy in season.
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