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$262,192$164 / 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 95How 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 $175,000 on Apr 1, 2021

551 RIVERWARD DR

MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,600 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$262K
$250K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Apr 1, 2021
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.$147,192
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,754
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.42%
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.$115,000
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE · recorded Apr 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$730 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$310,241

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.45%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
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.0.12
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

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Burgess Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.9 mi
M
St. James Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi
H
St. James High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 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%

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

551 Riverward Dr 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 70% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29588
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Horry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Myrtle Beach 29588
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Horry County

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$762K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$262,192
CheaperTypical $307,516Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 551 Riverward Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMyrtle Beach 29588Horry County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,19230% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16429% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²47% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac5% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than200656% of homes66% of homes

About 551 Riverward Dr

How much is 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC is $262,192 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $249,559 to $274,825. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC last sell?

551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC last sold on Apr 1, 2021 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC?

551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC built?

551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC?

551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC is assigned to Burgess Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC compare to other homes in Myrtle Beach 29588?

Among the 22,255 homes in Myrtle Beach 29588, it is worth more than 30% of them ($262,192 against a typical $307,516), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($164 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (2006 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Horry County, it is worth more than 36% 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 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Riverward Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC was $730.

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