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$503,959$184 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $224,479 on Nov 30, 2012

953 REFUGE WAY

MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,738 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.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$504K
$475K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,479 · Nov 30, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,193 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,481
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$537,023

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.49%

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)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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(1)

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
St. James High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
St. James Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi
E
St. James Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.5 mi

District: Horry County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29576These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.227

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.38,253
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,059 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,162
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,774
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

953 Refuge Way 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 84% of homes in Horry County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Prince Creek West
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Horry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Murrells Inlet 29576
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Murrells Inlet 29576

What homes are worth in Murrells Inlet 29576

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

This home
$150K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Murrells Inlet 29576.

How it measures up in Murrells Inlet 29576

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Murrells Inlet 29576.

Estimated value$503,959
CheaperTypical $386,853Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,738 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,689 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 953 Refuge Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrince Creek WestMurrells Inlet 29576Horry County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,95969% of homes74% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18417% of homes21% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than2,738 ft²90% of homes88% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac47% of homes26% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than201243% of homes79% of homes74% of homes

About 953 Refuge Way

How much is 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC is $503,959 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $474,611 to $533,307. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC last sell?

953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC last sold on Nov 30, 2012 for $224,479, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC?

953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,738 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC built?

953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC?

953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC is assigned to St. James High School (high), rated A-; St. James Middle School (middle), rated B; St. James Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Horry County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC compare to other homes in Murrells Inlet 29576?

Among the 21,884 homes in Murrells Inlet 29576, it is worth more than 74% of them ($503,959 against a typical $386,853), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($184 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,738 ft² against a typical 1,689 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2012 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Horry County, it is worth more than 84% 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 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Refuge Way, Murrells Inlet, SC was $1,193.

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