Longs

Just inland from North Myrtle Beach, where the same money buys more house and a bigger lot.

Longs is where a lot of Grand Strand searches end up after they start in North Myrtle Beach. It sits inland, with quick access to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway and the rest of Horry County, and it has drawn national and regional builders opening one new community after another. The trade is simple and honest: you give up the short walk to the sand, and you get more square footage, a larger lot and a lower price for a comparable house.

More house for the moneyFor the same budget as an oceanfront section, buyers here typically get more square footage and a bigger lot, in a newer house. That is the whole reason the area is growing.

Mostly new constructionSingle-storey and two-storey plans from national and regional builders, with a lot of neighbourhoods offering pools, clubhouses, fitness rooms and walking trails.

Ask about water and sewerSome areas are on septic rather than county sewer, and parts of Longs sit in flood zones. Both affect your insurance and your closing — ask before you offer, not after.

HOA fees can stackThey vary widely, and in master-planned communities there may be more than one association collecting. Get the full picture of what you owe each month.

Neighborhoods

How Longs breaks down

Largely a map of builder communities — which one you buy in decides your fees, your amenities and your utilities.

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Nearby

North Myrtle Beach29582

Little River29566

Conway29526 & 29527

Live from the MLS

What is for sale in Longs right now

Straight from the Coastal Carolinas MLS and updated as listings change. Active listings only — nothing under contract, nothing already sold.

Single-family homes Condos and townhomes

The numbers

What Longs has been doing

Median sold price, new listings and active inventory for Longs over the last 30 days, straight from the Coastal Carolinas MLS.

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