Your Southern-charmed coastal lifestyle starts here. Ideally located east of Highway 17, and just minutes from the MarshWalk, boating, dining, and the beach, this beach cottage sits on a desirable corner lot and offers the rare freedom of no HOA. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is filled with character and natural light, featuring multiple living areas designed for everyday life, entertaining, or flexible use. Inside, you’ll find heart pine wood floors, exposed brick accents, wooden beams, stained glass windows, and fireplaces. A formal dining room adds classic Southern elegance, while the open-concept living room, dining area, and modern kitchen provide excellent flow - updated in 2020! The home offers two spacious primary suites, including a first-floor primary bedroom with a convenient first-floor laundry, ideal for comfortable main-level living. A secondary primary suite upstairs is perfect for guests or multi-generational living. Additional features include plantation shutters, walk-in closets, built-in shelving, and a built-in safe. Thoughtful upgrades enhance the home while preserving its charm, double-hung swing-in windows, a renovated downstairs primary bathroom and and a reconfigured living area. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a large screened-in and covered porch, a fenced-in portion of the yard, irrigation, and a brick driveway. The property includes a 2-car detached garage, workshop, additional storage, and a shed, offering endless possibilities for a home office, gym, studio, or storage for beach and boating gear. Located in the award-winning St. James School District and close to waterways, marinas, and beaches, this Murrells Inlet home delivers charm, flexibility, and lifestyle — all without HOA limitations.
For sale
$640,000
709 Mount Gilead Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
4beds
2,853sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.37 Acres Lot
$605,400 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plantation shuttersWooden beamsBuilt-in shelvingWalk-in closetsBuilt-in safeExposed brick accentsHeart pine wood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 09, 2026 at 08:36am
Listed by:
Sabena Dayton 843-458-0534,
Century 21 Palms Realty,
Lauren Buckler 843-685-8217,
Century 21 Palms Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 2601972
Originating MLS: Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Coastal Carolinas Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Screened Porch, Utility Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Master, Walk-In Closet(s)
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Separate Shower
Dining room
- Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Sunken Living Room
Kitchen
- Features: Stainless Steel Appliances, Solid Surface Counters
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
Other
- Features: Library, Utility Room, Workshop
Heating
- Central, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Fireplace, Stainless Steel Appliances, Solid Surface Counters, Workshop
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Other, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,853
- Total interior livable area: 2,853 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Two Car Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Flood Zone
Details
- Additional parcels included: ,
- Parcel number: 47009010064
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf Carts OK, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Mt Gilead
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Owner Allowed Golf Cart, Owner Allowed Motorcycle, Pet Restrictions, Tenant Allowed Golf Cart, Tenant Allowed Motorcycle
Location
- Region: Murrells Inlet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,511
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$605,400
$575,000 - $636,000
$2,846/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $640,000-3%$224/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/29/2024 | Price change | $660,000-1.5%$231/sqft |
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| 5/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $670,000+131%$235/sqft |
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| 12/5/2018 | Sold | $290,000-2.7%$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,511 +16.4% | $333,500 +15% |
| 2023 | $1,298 | $290,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $290,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,393/mo
Principal & interest
$2977
Home insurance
$224
Property taxes
$192
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29576
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Seaside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10St. James Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 8/10St. James High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Seaside Elementary School
- Middle: Saint James Middle School
- High: Saint James High School
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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