Looking for a North Myrtle Beach home you can rent out, use as a getaway, or live in full-time? This 1950s beach cottage sits a few blocks from the ocean in Crescent Beach, with original pine walls, floors, and ceilings full of charm. Morning coffee on the wide front porch feels like a ritual, with the ocean breeze rolling in. The original 3-bed, 1.5-bath section has a cozy living room, dining area, and kitchen. A 2000s addition adds a living room, dining room, primary bedroom, laundry room, and Carolina room. The large, fenced backyard has a fire pit, putting area and room for several tables is perfect for summer evenings and cookouts. The backyard also has an outdoor shower to rinse off after beach trips and a shed to store all your beach toys. This 4-bed, 2.5-bath single-level home allows short-term rentals and works as a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Zoned for Ocean Drive Elementary, North Myrtle Beach Middle, and High School, about 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach Airport. No HOA. A rare chance to own an original North Myrtle Beach home and start building your own beach memories.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (8/15)
$499,000
1606 Hillside Dr. S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4beds
2,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$481,100 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide front porchFire pitPutting areaLarge fenced backyardDining areaRoom for several tablesOutdoor shower
- 209 days
- 453
- 26
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathy R Smith 843-267-2710,
Palmetto Coastal Homes
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 2603033
Originating MLS: Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Carolina Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15'8x15'11
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13'x9'6"
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9'8"x11'7"
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9'8"x11'10"
Primary bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower
Dining room
- Dimensions: 15'2x11"10
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Great room
- Dimensions: 15'6"x15'9
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher
- Dimensions: 13'4"x11'6
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Dimensions: 15'2"x15'6
Other
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Utility Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary, Split Bedrooms, Separate Shower, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,731
- Total interior livable area: 2,384 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Storage
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55' x 149' x 52' x 150
- Features: City Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional parcels included: ,
- Parcel number: 35711040037
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1950
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf Carts OK, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not within a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Owner Allowed Golf Cart, Owner Allowed Motorcycle, Pet Restrictions, Tenant Allowed Golf Cart, Tenant Allowed Motorcycle
Location
- Region: North Myrtle Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $459,632
- Annual tax amount: $859
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$481,100
$457,000 - $505,000
$4,971/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$209/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$220/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$231/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859 | $250,413 |
| 2024 | $859 | $250,413 +15% |
| 2023 | -- | $217,750 |
| 2022 | -- | $217,750 |
| 2021 | $726 +2.4% | -- |
| 2020 | $709 | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $589 | $7,580 -26.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $10,355 |
| 2016 | -- | $10,355 0% |
| 2015 | -- | $10,356 |
| 2014 | -- | $10,356 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $7,924 +0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $7,884 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,884 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,884 +90.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $4,132 |
| 2004 | $726 +57.2% | $4,132 +57.2% |
| 2003 | $462 | $2,628 |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 29582
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ocean Drive Elementary
- Middle: North Myrtle Beach Middle School
- High: North Myrtle Beach High School
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






