Is Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Myrtle Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 107 days and there were 8.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 234 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 2%, homes sold faster (121 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $299,870. Overall, Myrtle Beach is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Horry County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Myrtle Beach ranks #190 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 4 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Green Sea 29545 (0% sold over asking), while Nichols 29581 (25% sold over asking) and Aynor 29511 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.