Located just south of Surfside Beach and framed by the Atlantic Ocean and Murrells Inlet, Garden City offers direct beach proximity with a quieter residential pace. This area balances full-time living and second-home ownership without the volatility often seen in high-traffic resort zones.
Properties here range from oceanfront homes and inlet-view condos to low-maintenance villas and classic beach cottages—each with its own value trajectory and rental potential. For buyers and sellers seeking a focused market just outside Myrtle Beach, Garden City provides strong fundamentals beneath its laid-back exterior.
• Oceanfront and inlet-access properties in a compact, navigable footprint
• A wide range of housing styles, from updated cottages to newer custom builds
• Golf cart–friendly streets and family-oriented infrastructure
• Strong demand from both long-term and vacation renters
• Limited local inventory and steady seasonal turnover
• Detailed pricing strategy based on submarket analytics
• Local and regional marketing outreach tailored to Garden City’s buyer profile
• Full listing oversight from preparation through close
• Strategic timing aligned with vacation and second-home buying patterns
Approximately 15–20 minutes by car via Highway 17. It offers proximity without the pace or density of Myrtle Beach proper.