Is Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 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 29579 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 487 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 7%, homes sold faster (98 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $372,339. Overall, Myrtle Beach is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Horry County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Myrtle Beach ranks #146 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 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.