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$649,900$193 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

520 1ST AVE N

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575
6
Beds
5
Baths
3,366 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.
0.17 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$650K
$626K low$673K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,627 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,215
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$603,590

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.54
60
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
87
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
23
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.120 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

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.Conventional
CountyHorry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

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.

E
Seaside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi
M
St. James Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi
H
St. James High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Horry County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29575These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.191

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.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,083
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,074 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,786
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,332
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

520 1st Ave N 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 more than 91% of homes in Horry County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29575
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29575
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Horry County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29575

What homes are worth in Myrtle Beach 29575

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

This home
$115K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29575.

How it measures up in Myrtle Beach 29575

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Myrtle Beach 29575.

Estimated value$649,900
CheaperTypical $365,327Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area3,366 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,363 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 520 1st Ave N ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMyrtle Beach 29575Horry County
Estimated valuepricier than$649,90089% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19330% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than3,366 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac49% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than199765% of homes43% of homes

About 520 1st Ave N

How much is 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC is $649,900 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $626,321 to $673,479. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC?

520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,366 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC built?

520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC?

520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC is assigned to Seaside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; St. James Middle School (middle), 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 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC compare to other homes in Myrtle Beach 29575?

Among the 16,856 homes in Myrtle Beach 29575, it is worth more than 89% of them ($649,900 against a typical $365,327), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($193 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,366 ft² against a typical 1,363 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1997 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Horry County, it is worth more than 91% 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 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC was $4,627.

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