Horry County property record for 488 Emerson Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,170 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 396-15-02-0104 |
| Primary APN | 396-15-02-0104 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,170 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 406 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Old Parcel Number | 1642201155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 EMERSON DR |
| City | MYRTLE BEACH |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29579-5290 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLOWS @ BELLEGROVE; LOT 134 PH IIIB |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOWS @ BELLEGROVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CONWAY EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 60207 |
488 Emerson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Horry County records, as of February 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 EMERSON DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-5290 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer VANDERBILT MTG & FIN |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI SILVERTON MTG SPECIALISTS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 4005/1236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 004005 / 001236 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 4150/1967 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 488 EMERSON DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-5290 |
| Document Number | 4150/1967 |
| Book / Page | 004150 / 001967 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 EMERSON DR MYRTLE BEACH SC 295795290, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-5290 |
| Document Number | 6033/3140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006033/003140 |
| Name | VANDERBILT MTG & FIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 488 EMERSON DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-5290 |
| Document Number | 4005/1236 |
| Book / Page | 004005 / 001236 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $796.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 488 EMERSON DR MYRTLE BEACH SC 295795290, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-5290 |
| Document Number | 5875/3034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005875/003034 |
| Name | SILVERTON MTG SPECIALISTS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Emerson Dr was $1,043.
Source: Horry County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| 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 | $1,043.00 | ||
| 2024 | $1,043.00 (+6.97%) | $14,782 (+63.74%) Land $4,000 Building $10,782 | $369,545 (+63.73%) Land $100,000 Building $269,545 |
| 2023 | $975.00 | $9,028 Land $1,856 Building $7,172 | $225,710 Land $46,410 Building $179,300 |
| 2021 | $943.00 | $9,028 Land $1,856 Building $7,172 | $225,710 Land $46,410 Building $179,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 488 Emerson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File median of 38 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 488 Emerson Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 111 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 |
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