521 Bay Dr Exd

Closed 8/8/25

View of green lawn featuring a patio, and a water

Bathroom featuring baseboards, toilet, vanity, and

View of green lawn featuring a patio area, a water

Sold

Last Sold Price

$580,000

3 beds3 baths2,950 sqft$197/sqft

521 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,098 sq ftLot Size

1998Year Built

$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$63/moHOA Fees

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 521 Bay Drive Extension, one of the prettiest locations in the sought-after Salters Cove community. This bright and cheerful waterfront 3BR 3BA single level raised beach home boasts panoramic pond views with glorious sunrises. As you walk through the front door you are greeted with gorgeous views of the pond. Vaulted ceilings and a spacious open floor plan allow you to spread out and enjoy your time at the beach. This fantastic floor plan offers an 18 x 14 great room, 10 x 14 dining area...Welcome to 521 Bay Drive Extension, one of the prettiest locations in the sought-after Salters Cove community. This bright and cheerful waterfront 3BR 3BA single level raised beach home boasts panoramic pond views with glorious sunrises. As you walk through the front door you are greeted with gorgeous views of the pond. Vaulted ceilings and a spacious open floor plan allow you to spread out and enjoy your time at the beach. This fantastic floor plan offers an 18 x 14 great room, 10 x 14 dining area (directly overlooking the pond), 12 x 10 kitchen, 13 x 13 primary bedroom with bathroom and a huge walk in closet, two 12 x 11 guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, and a 5 x 11 laundry room with sink and cabinets for storage. A large screened porch is located off the dining area and overlooks the pond for those perfect Carolina evenings. Recent upgrades include renovation of primary and guest bathrooms, granite kitchen counter tops, newer fridge, dishwasher, microwave, and washer/dryer. A new 3 window slider and transom was recently installed, and the stairs were replaced with composite decking and vinyl railings. A full list of upgrades and improvements is available on request. The 17 x 22 storage space under the house is perfect for a workshop, craft or game room. The 3rd full bathroom is conveniently located within the storage area next to the waterfront living space. This outdoor living space extends from a covered area under the house to a beautiful patio area overlooking the peaceful pond and is perfect for outdoor gatherings, bird watching, or fishing. This highly desirable neighborhood is located east of highway 17, and you can walk, bike, or golf cart to the beach with ease. Salters Cove amenities included in the low HOA fee are: Large community pool, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, play area, clubhouse, shuffleboard court, and a catch and release fishing pond. Garden City Pier, the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, shopping, restaurants and golfing are only a short drive away. If you are looking for the perfect place to call home here at the beach, this is it. Schedule a showing today! All measurements and sq. footage are approximate. Buyers responsibility to verify.

Listed by: Catherine Nel • The Litchfield Company RE Cell: 843-318-2996

Listing closed: 08/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CCAR, MLS#: 2512824

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,161
Square Feet: 0.11
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132 Garden City Retreat Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Property Information for 521 Bay Dr Exd

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached
County: Horry County
Architectural Style: RaisedBeach
Subdivision Name: Salters Cove
View: Lake
Zoning: SF6
Community Features: Clubhouse, GolfCartsOk, Other, RecreationArea, TennisCourts, LongTermRentalAllowed, Pool

Building Information

Year Built: 1998
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Building Area Total: 2950.0
City: Garden City Beach

County Or Parish: Horry
Directions: Please insert 521 Bay Drive Ext, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 into Google Maps or GPS.
Postal City: MURRELLS INLET
Latitude: 33.587583
Longitude: -78.998986
Location: On Lake/Pond,East of Bus 17,East of Highway 17 Bypass,Lake/Pond View
State Or Province: SC

School Information

Elementary School: Seaside Elementary School
High School: Saint James High School

Middle Or Junior School: Saint James Middle School

Parking

Parking Features: Underground, GolfCartGarage
Parking Total: 4.00

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Amenities: Clubhouse, OwnerAllowedGolfCart, OwnerAllowedMotorcycle, Other, PetRestrictions, TennisCourts
Association Fee: $63.00

Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, LegalAccounting, MaintenanceGrounds, Pools, RecreationFacilities
Association: Yes
Home Warranty: No
Universal Property Id: US-45051-N-47003020041-R-N

Property

Lot Information

Additional Parcels Description: ,
Living Area Range Source: Estimated

Lot Features: FloodZone, IrregularLot, LakeFront, PondOnLot
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Source: PublicRecords
Parcel Number: 47003020041
Levels: One

Property and Assessments

Documents Count: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Property Attached: No
Property Condition: Resale
Photos Count: 40

Utilities

Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityAvailable, PhoneAvailable, SewerAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, WaterAvailable
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Waterfront Features: Pond
Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, Patio, Storage

Pool Features: Community, OutdoorPool
Waterfront: Yes
Door Features: StormDoors
Construction Materials: VinylSiding, WoodFrame
Foundation Details: Raised
Patio And Porch Features: RearPorch, FrontPorch, Patio, Porch, Screened
Security Features: SmokeDetectors

Interior Features

Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0

Living Area: 1400.0
Cooling: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Heating: Central, Electric
Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: WasherHookup
Appliances: Cooktop, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Cooling: CentralAir, WallWindowUnits
Interior Features: SplitBedrooms, BreakfastBar, BedroomOnMainLevel, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters
Living Area Source: Estimated
Bedrooms Total: 3

Room Information

Room 1

Human Modified: No
Room Dimensions: 10 x 14

Room Type: DiningRoom

Room 2

Human Modified: No
Room Features: VaultedCeilings

Room Type: DiningRoom

Room 3

Human Modified: No
Room Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Type: Bedroom2

Room 4

Human Modified: No
Room Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Type: Bedroom1

Room 5

Human Modified: No
Room Features: BedroomOnMainLevel, UtilityRoom

Room Type: Other

Room 6

Human Modified: No
Room Dimensions: 13 x 13

Room Type: PrimaryBedroom

Room 7

Human Modified: No
Room Dimensions: 18 x 14

Room Type: LivingRoom

Room 8

Human Modified: No
Room Features: CeilingFans, VaultedCeilings

Room Type: LivingRoom

Room 9

Human Modified: No
Room Dimensions: 10 x 12

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 10

Human Modified: No
Room Features: BreakfastBar, Pantry, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters

Room Type: Kitchen

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

Special Listing Conditions: None

Rental

Rent Information

Lease Considered: No
Pets Allowed: OwnerOnly, Yes

Restrictions: CommunityRestrictions

Property History for 521 Bay Dr Exd

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 8, 2025	Sold CCAR #2512824	$580,000	—
Aug 5, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1909778004	$580,000	+7.3% / yr
Jul 30, 2025	Contract Out CCAR #2512824		—
Jul 25, 2025	Contract Signed CCAR #2512824		—
Jun 19, 2025	Contract Out CCAR #2512824		—
May 22, 2025	Listed (Active) CCAR #2512824	$599,000	—
Dec 16, 2014	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1411702		—
Oct 13, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #550010789	$271,500	+0.9% / yr
Jun 18, 2014	Listed (Active) CCAR #1411702	$299,900	—
Apr 5, 2014	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1317900		—
Oct 10, 2013	Listed (Active) CCAR #1317900	$318,900	—
Jul 31, 2013	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1204010		—
Mar 6, 2012	Listed (Active) CCAR #1204010	$369,000	—
Nov 7, 2011	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1107883		—
Apr 28, 2011	Listed (Active) CCAR #1107883	$389,000	—
Oct 3, 2005	Sold CCAR #196508	$395,000	—
Sep 4, 2005	Contract Signed CCAR #196508		—
Aug 10, 2005	Listed (Active) CCAR #196508	$415,000	—
Sep 24, 2003	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #124328367	$247,097	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/08/2025	Sold CCAR #2512824	$580,000
08/05/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1909778004	$580,000 +7.3% / yr
07/30/2025	Contract Out CCAR #2512824	—
07/25/2025	Contract Signed CCAR #2512824	—
06/19/2025	Contract Out CCAR #2512824	—
05/22/2025	Listed (Active) CCAR #2512824	$599,000
12/16/2014	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1411702	—
10/13/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #550010789	$271,500 +0.9% / yr
06/18/2014	Listed (Active) CCAR #1411702	$299,900
04/05/2014	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1317900	—
10/10/2013	Listed (Active) CCAR #1317900	$318,900
07/31/2013	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1204010	—
03/06/2012	Listed (Active) CCAR #1204010	$369,000
11/07/2011	Temporarily Off Market CCAR #1107883	—
04/28/2011	Listed (Active) CCAR #1107883	$389,000
10/03/2005	Sold CCAR #196508	$395,000
09/04/2005	Contract Signed CCAR #196508	—
08/10/2005	Listed (Active) CCAR #196508	$415,000
09/24/2003	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #124328367	$247,097

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 521 Bay Dr Exd

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$1,433 ($119 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,360 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,360 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998ZoningR7CountyHORRYAPN470-03-02-0041

Schools near 521 Bay Dr Exd

This home is within Horry County Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Seaside Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.8 mi
7/10	St. James Middle School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	3.2 mi
8/10	St. James High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.6 mi
8/10	St. James Intermediate	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	3.8 mi
8/10	Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	7.9 mi
6/10	Bridgewater Academy Charter	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	10.0 mi
NR	St. Michael Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Seaside Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	St. James Middle School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	3.2 mi
8/10	St. James High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.6 mi
8/10	St. James Intermediate Public5 to 6 Serves this home	3.8 mi
8/10	Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter CharterK to 8 Choice school	7.9 mi
6/10	Bridgewater Academy Charter CharterK to 8 Choice school	10.0 mi
NR	St. Michael Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 521 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$580,000	3	3	2,950	6,098
523 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$660,600	4	3	3,693	8,712
519 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$399,995	3	3	2,492	4,791
517 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$315,000	3	3	2,401	–
525 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$320,000	3	2	2,388	–
527 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$560,000	3	3	3,340	5,227
522 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$213,000	3	3	2,400	–
529 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$325,000	4	3	2,432	5,227
711 Triple Oak Lane, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$462,500	4	3	4,850	–
516 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$498,000	4	2	1,651	4,356
530 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$305,000	4	3	3,250	5,227
511 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$269,000	3	2	1,550	–
540 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$247,500	3	2	1,883	3,920
514 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$391,721	4	3	2,500	0
531 Bay Dr Exd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	$600,000	3	2	2,058	6,098
713 Triple Oak Lane, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576	–	3	4	1,516	12,632

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