Horry County property record for 517 Merlot Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,071 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,063 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $744 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 427-03-02-0099 |
| Primary APN | 427-03-02-0099 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,071 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 517 MERLOT CT |
|---|---|
| City | MYRTLE BEACH |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29579-7129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORESTBROOK RESERVE; LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORESTBROOK RESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CONWAY EAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 60203 |
517 Merlot Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Horry County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 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 | Jun 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3665 / 2517 |
| 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 | $374,270 Land $115,280 Building $258,990 | ||
| 2023 | $744.00 | $8,677 Land $1,553 Building $7,124 | $216,930 Land $38,830 Building $178,100 |
| 2021 | $721.00 | $8,677 Land $1,553 Building $7,124 | $216,930 Land $38,830 Building $178,100 |
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 517 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 517 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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