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$166,427$209 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on Feb 22, 2017

1557 WATSON AVE

LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
2
Beds
1
Baths
796 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$166K
$151K low$182K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Feb 22, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$138,427
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$110,742
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.16%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$28,000
LAURA A HUGHES · recorded Feb 22, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$958 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,589
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,731

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.152 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHorry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 36 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
North Myrtle Beach High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
E
Ocean Drive Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
M
North Myrtle Beach Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Horry County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29566These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.122

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,761
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.889 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,438
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,909
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1557 Watson Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Little River 29566
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Little River 29566
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Little River 29566
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Little River 29566
  • Among the oldest homes in Little River 29566

What homes are worth in Little River 29566

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$108K$700K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Little River 29566.

How it measures up in Little River 29566

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Little River 29566.

Estimated value$166,427
CheaperTypical $310,589Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area796 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,618 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1557 Watson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLittle River 29566Horry County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,42711% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20966% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than796 ft²5% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac85% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than1959almost no homes3% of homes

About 1557 Watson Ave

How much is 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC is $166,427 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $150,959 to $181,895. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC last sell?

1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC last sold on Feb 22, 2017 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC?

1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 796 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC built?

1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC?

1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC is assigned to North Myrtle Beach High School (high), rated B-; Ocean Drive Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Myrtle Beach Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Horry County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC compare to other homes in Little River 29566?

Among the 15,683 homes in Little River 29566, it is worth more than 11% of them ($166,427 against a typical $310,589), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($209 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 5% of them (796 ft² against a typical 1,618 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1959 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Horry County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 Watson Ave, Little River, SC was $958.

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