Horry County property record for 705 Ruth Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $524 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 441-01-03-0039 |
| Primary APN | 441-01-03-0039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 238 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Old Parcel Number | 1792207013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 RUTH DR |
| City | MYRTLE BEACH |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29588-6061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | WATSON'S RIVERSIDE; LT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATSONS RIVERSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | MYRTLE BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 51501 |
705 Ruth Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Horry County records, as of February 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 RUTH DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588-6061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 0049683163 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Ruth Dr was $524.
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 | $524.00 | $160,053 (-) Land $70,000 Building $90,053 | |
| 2024 | $6,402 (+55.58%) Land $2,800 Building $3,602 | $160,053 (+47.2%) Land $70,000 Building $90,053 | |
| 2023 | $493.00 | $4,115 Land $1,197 Building $2,918 | $108,730 Land $29,930 Building $78,800 |
| 2021 | $479.00 | $4,349 Land $1,197 Building $3,152 | $108,730 Land $29,930 Building $78,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Ruth Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 197 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 169 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 169 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 197 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 84 of 197 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 705 Ruth Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.2% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 389 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 |
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