Horry County property record for 1540 Cottage Shell Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,373 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,374 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 397-10-02-0009 |
| Primary APN | 397-10-02-0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1540 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; LOT 441 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERBRIDGE PH I |
| Legal Lot Number | 441 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 COTTAGE SHELL DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-3820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3877 / 1580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0035811489 |
| 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 | $2,374.00 | ||
| 2024 | $2,374.00 | $28,737 (+32.86%) Land $7,167 Building $21,570 | $718,414 (+3.59%) Land $179,173 Building $539,241 |
| 2023 | $21,629 (-22.03%) Land $4,823 Building $16,806 | $693,510 (-) Land $138,710 Building $554,800 | |
| 2021 | $2,135.00 | $27,740 Land $5,548 Building $22,192 | $693,510 Land $138,710 Building $554,800 |
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 | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 61% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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