Horry County property record for 514 Merlot Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,453 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,272 (2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 427-03-02-0091 |
| Primary APN | 427-03-02-0091 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,453 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Deck Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 514 MERLOT CT |
|---|---|
| City | MYRTLE BEACH |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29579-7129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORESTBROOK RESERVE; LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORESTBROOK RESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CONWAY EAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 60203 |
514 Merlot Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Horry County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 MERLOT CT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-7129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3661 / 385 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 3950/0093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 514 MERLOT CT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-7129 |
| Document Number | 0000000073 |
| Book / Page | 7060 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202673 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 MERLOT CT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-7129 |
| Document Number | 0000000073, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 7060/394 |
| Instrument | 202673 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
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 | $486,541 Land $132,530 Building $354,011 | ||
| 2023 | $12,511 Land $1,418 Building $11,093 | $318,930 Land $38,830 Building $280,100 | |
| 2021 | $1,272.00 | $12,757 Land $1,553 Building $11,204 | $318,930 Land $38,830 Building $280,100 |
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 514 Merlot Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 132 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 132 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 514 Merlot Ct is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 267 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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