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$360,552$206 / 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 $151,900 on Nov 21, 1997

278 WATEREE RIVER RD

MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,749 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$361K
$329K low$392K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$151,900 · Nov 21, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$848 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,756
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$343,891

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%

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)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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

M
St. James Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Burgess Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi
H
St. James High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Horry County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29588These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.205

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.91%
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.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60,964
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,001
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

278 Wateree River Rd 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 84% of homes in The Lakes
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29588
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in The Lakes
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29588
  • Older than 70% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29588

What homes are worth in Myrtle Beach 29588

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

This home
$104K$705K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29588.

How it measures up in Myrtle Beach 29588

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Myrtle Beach 29588.

Estimated value$360,552
CheaperTypical $306,106Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,749 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,633 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 278 Wateree River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe LakesMyrtle Beach 29588Horry County
Estimated valuepricier than$360,55216% of homes71% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20661% of homes75% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,749 ft²17% of homes58% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac57% of homes82% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than199742% of homes30% of homes44% of homes

About 278 Wateree River Rd

How much is 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC is $360,552 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $328,995 to $392,109. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC last sell?

278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC last sold on Nov 21, 1997 for $151,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC?

278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,749 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC built?

278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC?

278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC is assigned to St. James Middle School (middle), rated B; Burgess Elementary School (elementary), rated B; St. James High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Horry County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC compare to other homes in Myrtle Beach 29588?

Among the 22,226 homes in Myrtle Beach 29588, it is worth more than 71% of them ($360,552 against a typical $306,106), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($206 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,749 ft² against a typical 1,633 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1997 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Horry County, it is worth more than 62% 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 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Wateree River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC was $848.

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