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MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Horry County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
533
⇧ 0.8% vs 529 last year
Pending
171
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$320,000
⇩ 5.9% vs $339,900 last year
Average Price
$362,179
⇧ 0.9% vs $359,071 last year
Days on Market
73
⇧ 2.8% vs 71 days last year

Market Context

Population: 52,899  ·  Density: 486.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,337

Typical home value: $221,810  ·  Homeownership: 77.4%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The MYRTLE BEACH, SC real estate market (29588) currently shows 533 active listings, with 171 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 71 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.9% year-over-year, from $339,900 to $320,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 533 this year vs 529 last year
  • Days on market: 73 now vs 71 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $320,000 (-5.9% YoY)
  • Average: $362,179 (+0.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 34.1 miles — 4,230 listings ($1,792,047,515 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29588Myrtle Beach, SC 295880.0 mi533$193,041,407$320,000$362,179
29576Murrells Inlet, SC 295767.2 mi528$290,850,384$399,000$550,853
29579Myrtle Beach, SC 295798.9 mi728$323,894,480$367,000$444,910
29578Myrtle Beach, SC 2957811.1 mi1$194,900$194,900$194,900
29526Conway, SC 2952613.9 mi802$286,150,392$323,685$356,796
29554Hemingway, SC 2955420.9 mi13$2,910,921$142,800$223,917
29568Longs, SC 2956822.6 mi492$176,917,296$338,000$359,588
29546Gresham, SC 2954624.0 mi1$228,000$228,000$228,000
29566Little River, SC 2956625.6 mi492$174,073,044$308,250$353,807
29440Georgetown, SC 2944026.5 mi167$147,590,425$433,495$883,775
28467Calabash, NC 2846730.6 mi441$185,099,166$359,131$419,726
28463Tabor City, NC 2846332.9 mi28$8,122,436$240,000$290,087
29545Green Sea, SC 2954534.1 mi4$2,974,664$875,000$743,666

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588?

As of January 2026, there are 533 active listings in MYRTLE BEACH, SC (zip code 29588), compared to 529 the prior year.

What is the median home price in MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588?

The median listing price in MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588 is $320,000 as of January 2026, a 5.9% decrease from $339,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in MYRTLE BEACH, SC?

Homes in MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 71 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 71 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in MYRTLE BEACH, SC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588 save an estimated $6,400 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $320,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.