Myrtle Beach housing styles

If you’re lookin to buy a house in Myrtle Beach you’ll be able to choose from diverse number of of home styles, ranging from Carolina coastal and low-country styles mixed with contemporary architectural forms. You can easily find a colorful Charleston-style single-family home a short walk from a sleek resort condo development. California Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean exteriors are also popular.

Embracing outdoor living

One feature many homes in Myrtle Beach share is an opportunity for outdoor living. “Homeowners like to make the most of what they’ve got in their outdoor space,” says Laurie Dragunoff, interior designer and owner of Decorative Interiors.

“Patios, gardening, year-round outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits let the outdoors become an extension of their house.”

Southern porches and lanais are common, and according to Dragunoff, glass- and screen-enclosed Carolina rooms are often included in higher-end resale homes. Covered or enclosed patios are typically options with new construction, so if you opt for one, expect adding approximately $30,000 to the purchase price.

Dragunoff notes that kitchen renovations and flooring upgrades are common remodeling projects in Myrtle Beach homes. “If you have a home that has new flooring, new paint, and a new kitchen, it’s gone instantly and it’s going for top dollar,” says Safa.

Both Safa and Dragunoff note that luxury vinyl plank is a flooring material that’s trending in home renovations because it offers the look and feel of real wood without the risk of warping that’s common in high-moisture coastal communities.