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156 Garden City Retreat Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576

5beds
5baths
2,376sqft
$995,000
$419price/sqft
$6,050/moest. monthly cost
$242,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to The Sandy Bunker at 156 Garden City Retreat Drive—an inviting 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath coastal retreat just steps from the beach. Nestled in a quiet community, known at The Garden City Retreat, with only twelve homes, this spacious property offers an open-concept living area, a well-appointed kitchen, and a covered porch perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze. The layout is ideal for hosting family and friends, with multiple bedroom suites and a fun bunk room for kids. Enjoy the nice community pool and the convenience of being just a short walk to the Garden City Pier, Sam’s Corner, and local shops. Whether you are looking for a vacation home, rental investment or a combination of the two, this turn-key property captures the best of the Garden City Beach lifestyle. Contact the listing agent, or your Realtor, for more information and to set up a private showing.

Getting Around

42
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
41
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Seaside Elementary SchoolGrades PK-41.4 mi
6/10
St. James Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.7 mi
8/10
St. James High SchoolGrades 9-124.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 2020

Materials

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Construction materials: HardiPlank Type

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Raised Beach
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Freezer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room,Family/Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Combo

Family Room

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Furnished,Separate Shower,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments,Breakfast Bar,Stainless Steel Appliances,Solid Surface Counters
  • Window features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl,Luxury VinylPlank

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,552
  • Total interior livable area: 2,376 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Pantry,Stainless Steel Appliances,Solid Surface Counters

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Separate Shower

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 47006020208
  • Zoning: PDD
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: Community,Outdoor Pool
  • Patio & porch: Balcony,Rear Porch
  • Exterior features: Balcony,Porch,Storage

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,306 sqft
  • Features: Flood Zone,Outside City Limits,Rectangular,Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Underground

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneVery High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Ice Storm
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Horry County and South Carolina

Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,031$60,372
Home Insurance *$476$5,712
Property Taxes $315$3,780
Electricity $228$2,741
Total$6,050$72,600
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$207,428/yr
40% on housing$181,500/yr
45% on housing$161,333/yr

South Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.6%
8.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.2%
4.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$419This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 29576$218
Horry County$183

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 29576$237
Horry County$194

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-09Price change$1,095,000
2025-09-26Price change$1,150,000
2025-08-26Listed for sale$1,190,000
2020-06-18Sold$493,800

For Sale by Agent

AgentBilly Nichols
BrokerageDunes Realty Sales

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