Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 2 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 3 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 4 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 5 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 6 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 7 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 8 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 9 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 10 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 11 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 12 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 13 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 14 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 15 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 16 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 17 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 18 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 19 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 20 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 21 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 22 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 23 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 24 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 25 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 26 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 27 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 28 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 29 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 30 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 31 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 32 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 33 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 34 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 35 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 36 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 37 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 38 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 39 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 40 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 41 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 42 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 43 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 44 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 45 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 46 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 47 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 48 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 49 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 50 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 51 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 52 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 53 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 54 of 55
Detached at 521 5th Ave. N, Surfside Beach, photo 55 of 55
55 photos

$535,000

521 5th Ave. N
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Listed by Larry Horinbein · Keller Williams Innovate South
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,595 sqft
Year built
1977

About this home

Charming Beach Home Just 0.3 Mile from the Ocean in Surfside Beach! Enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle in this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, ideally situated east of Highway 17 in the heart of Surfside Beach. Built in 1977 and full of beach-house character, this home is just a short walk, bike ride, or golf cart ride to the 6th Avenue North public beach access! Inside, you'll find hardwood flooring in the living room, dining area, and kitchen, colorful interior accents, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Additional features include carpeted bedrooms, tile and LVP flooring in the bathrooms, an updated primary bathroom shower, and a convenient laundry area with washer and dryer included. Enjoy the coastal breeze from the spacious 19' x 11' screened rear porch with tile flooring, overlooking a private, fenced backyard retreat. A detached storage building and golf cart garage provide convenient space for beach gear, outdoor equipment, and your golf cart. Major recent improvements include a NEW ROOF (2026), HVAC SYSTEM (2024), WATER HEATER (2026), MICROWAVE (2026), newer dehumidifier, and additional blown-in attic insulation! These improvements reflect the care and attention given to the home's major systems. Other features include an alarm system and sprinkler system. A ONE-YEAR HOME WARRANTY is also included for the new owner! Conveniently located near Surfside Beach's restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy life near the beach. Whether you're looking for a primary residence or vacation getaway, this charming Surfside Beach home offers an appealing combination of coastal location, comfortable living spaces, and classic beach-house character! Schedule your showing today! Measurements are not guaranteed and should be verified by the buyer or their agent.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®
MLS #
2626495
Property type
Detached
Subdivision
Lakewood Terrace
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 31, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.24 acres
Loading map…

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Seaside Elementary
1.93 mi away · Grades -1-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Good (2025)
Enrollment
499
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Horry 01
Middle
St. James Middle
3.72 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
944
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
Horry 01
High
St. James High
4.65 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,802
Student:teacher ratio
18.6:1
District
Horry 01

Walkability

Blended score for Surfside Beach's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

72
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores3
Parks13
Schools3
Transit stops4
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Surfside Beach, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 112 fewer days than Surfside Beach's current average of 113 days.
For reference, the median list price across 410 active listings in Surfside Beach right now is $332,400.

Mortgage calculator

Estimate only - actual rate and payment depend on your lender, credit, and loan program.

$
%
%
Adjust tax / insurance estimates
% / yr
$
/mo
Est. monthly payment
$3,372/mo
$107,000 down
$428,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,776
Property tax (est.)$446
Home insurance (est.)$150

Similar homes you might like

Data source: Listing information provided by Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 16 hr ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.