Myrtle Beach Real Estate

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is about a 15 minute drive north of Myrtle Beach and is fast becoming the selected place to find a new home or condo especially if you are thinking of retirement or the second home get-a-way.  The population is approximately 15,000 which makes it a little less than half the population of Myrtle Beach.  A large portion of the population are vacation property owners that usually make North Myrtle Beach their permanent residence when they retire.  North Myrtle Beach offers 9 miles of beautifully maintained white sandy beach that is family-oriented.

North Myrtle Beach is a city that was formed when four beach communities united and it has continued to grow. In the past few years North Myrtle Beach has taken on its own identity as a preferred destination for families and retirees. When driving from the northern states it cuts thirty minutes to an hour off your travel time and has everything to offer.

Tanger Outlet Mall offers actual outlet prices and is a favorite of those who know where to shop. Colonial Mall, now named Myrtle Beach Mall, offers a wide variety of great stores as well as movie theaters. Barefoot Landing is an open air fun place to visit all the various shops and is also the location for several of the local live theaters like the "The House of Blues" and "Alabama Theater". Every type and style of restaurant you could desire. Of course, the beautiful white sandy beach, the Intracoastal Waterway, boating activities, pier fishing, and the professionally designed golf courses add to making North Myrtle Beach a favorite.

North Myrtle Beach is known as the birthplace of the "Shag" dance and the well known Main Street area has the places for Shaggers to show their steps. For two weeks in April and two weeks in September the out-of-town Shaggers come to dance the night away. Also while traveling around North Myrtle Beach you may see pictures of the "Wheel of Fortune" hostess, Vanna White. She is from North Myrtle Beach and is routinely seen visiting her friends and family.

Tidewater Plantation And Golf Course in North Myrtle Beach, SC

 This home in the Bluffs section of Tidewater Plantation.

The gated community of Tidewater Plantation has a cabana on the ocean for real estate owners use, numerous pools, tennis court, fitness center, club house with restaurant and the well known Tidewater Golf Course .

Myrtle Beach Real Estate and North Myrtle Beach Real Estate

A well thought out beach access plan provides numerous ocean side parking areas. Several new handicap boardwalk type access areas start at the paved parking area and go to the sand only yards from the splashing waves. There is also a deck area at the ocean end for those who just want to see the ocean without playing in the sand.  

North Myrtle Beach Homes, Condos, Lots

Along the ocean North Myrtle Beach has some high-rise condo buildings but primarily low-rise and single family homes are still available.  You can find a home, condo, or lot in just about every price range.

Utilities for North Myrtle Beach

Water & Sewer:   City of North Myrtle Beach Utilities, 1018 2nd Ave S  (843) 280-5550                Electric: Santee Cooper (843) 347-3399

Golf Cart Rules and Regulations

1. Golf carts must display their South Carolina

permit sticker

2.  Golf carts can only be driven by a licensed driver

3.  Golf carts are only allowed on secondary roads

(not on sidewalks)

4.  Golf carts may cross primary roads but not travel

down primary roads

5. Golf cart drivers must obey all South Carolina

State traffic laws

6. Seating capacity on golf carts cannot be exceeded

7. Golf carts can be operated in daylight only.

Dogs on North Myrtle Beach
Dogs in public must be on a leash at all times. No dogs are allowed on the beach from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15-Sept. 15.