Horry County property record for 1520 Cottage Shell Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,385 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,880 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,754 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 397-10-01-0014 |
| Primary APN | 397-10-01-0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,385 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 592 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1520 COTTAGE SHELL DR |
|---|---|
| City | MYRTLE BEACH |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29579-3820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WATERBRIDGE PH I; LOTS 436 & 437 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERBRIDGE PH I |
| Legal Lot Number | 436-437 |
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CONWAY EAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 60207 |
Source: Horry County records, as of February 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 COTTAGE SHELL DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-3820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3660 / 820 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048591241 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Horry County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry County |
| Unified School District | Horry County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,754.00 | ||
| 2024 | $33,370 (+23.8%) Land $12,648 Building $20,722 | $834,245 (-5.9%) Land $316,200 Building $518,045 | |
| 2023 | $2,537.00 (+3.55%) | $26,955 (-23.99%) Land $8,583 Building $18,372 | $886,540 (-) Land $271,140 Building $615,400 |
| 2021 | $2,450.00 | $35,462 Land $10,846 Building $24,616 | $886,540 Land $271,140 Building $615,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 144 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 144 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2015–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Hurricane Idalia |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 98% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRAND STRAND W&SA/BULL CREEK serves 252,840 people · EPA ID SC2620004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| HTC Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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