South Strand · Ocean & Creek Peninsula

Garden City SC Homes for Sale

Garden City is a narrow oceanfront-to-creek peninsula just south of Surfside Beach, where the condo-weighted median was near $150,000 in early 2026 while oceanfront estates of 7,000-plus square feet reach roughly $3M. The market runs from condos and creek-side homes to large oceanfront properties, all within a compact strip anchored by the Garden City Pier, drawing second-home buyers and full-time residents who want the beach on one side and the salt creek on the other.

Why buyers choose Garden City

Water on both sides. The peninsula puts buyers a short walk from either the open ocean or the salt creek, and the range of frontage — oceanfront, second-row, and creek-side — gives the market unusual variety in a small footprint.

A wide price range in a compact area. Garden City spans an affordable condo and creek-home median near $150K up to multimillion-dollar oceanfront estates, so buyers across budgets find product within the same few square miles.

Pier-town culture and rental strength. The Garden City Pier, with its arcade, restaurant, and live music, anchors a beach-town social scene that supports a strong seasonal rental market — a draw for second-home and investment buyers.

If you’re relocating from the Northeast, the relocation guide provides a closer look at the costs, lifestyle, and what to expect when making the move.

Garden City market data

Destination

Garden City (Q2 2026)

Median price (condo-weighted)

~$150,000

Oceanfront estates

up to ~$3M (7,000+ sq ft)

Property types

Condos, creek-side homes, second-row, oceanfront estates

Signature landmark

Garden City Pier

Location

Peninsula south of Surfside Beach, north of Murrells Inlet

School district

Horry County Schools

Schools near Garden City

Garden City is served by Horry County Schools. Homes in the area typically feed:

Confirm the current attendance zone for any specific address with Horry County Schools before buying.

Neighborhoods in Garden City

Garden City Beach: Oceanfront and near-ocean blocks — condos, second-row, and oceanfront estates

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Garden City, SC?

The median was approximately $300,000 in early 2026, with inventory from about $200K for older homes to $700K+ for riverfront properties. New-construction communities cluster in the mid-$300Ks.

What is Garden City known for?

Conway sits roughly 15 miles inland from the Myrtle Beach oceanfront, a 20-to-25-minute drive along Highway 501. That proximity lets residents reach the beach for a weekend habit while living at inland prices.

Does Garden City have oceanfront homes?

For value-focused buyers, often yes. Conway offers newer, larger homes at lower prices than the beach, a real year-round downtown, and South Carolina’s favorable tax treatment of retirement income.

What schools serve Garden City?

Garden City is served by Horry County Schools, typically including Seaside Elementary, the St. James intermediate and middle schools, and St. James or Socastee High School depending on the address. Confirm the exact zone with the district.

Is Garden City good for a second home?

Conway is in the Horry County Schools Conway attendance area: Conway and South Conway Elementary, Whittemore Park and Conway Middle, and Conway High School. Coastal Carolina University is also in Conway.

Where is Garden City located?

Yes. Conway is one of the fastest-growing parts of Horry County, with active communities including Rivertown Landing by Dream Finders Homes, Rivertown Row, and Wild Wing Plantation.

Things to do in Garden City

The Garden City Pier — arcade, restaurant, bar, live music, and fishing off the end — the community’s social anchor.
The salt creek and marsh — kayaking, paddleboarding, and small-boat access on the creek behind the peninsula.
The town beach — a wide stretch of family beach with golf-cart access from much of the peninsula.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk — the restaurant-lined boardwalk just south, a short drive for dining and live music.
Huntington Beach State Park — undeveloped beach and premier birding a few minutes south, past Murrells Inlet.

Working with Phil in Garden City

Garden City’s compact geography hides real complexity. An oceanfront estate, a second-row home, a creek-side property, and a beach condo each carry different flood-zone designations, elevation requirements, wind-insurance costs, and rental dynamics, and on a peninsula this narrow, a single row of separation can change both price and risk substantially. Phil’s role is to read past the low headline median to the true cost and income picture of a specific property. Buyers often tour Garden City alongside neighboring Surfside Beach just north and Murrells Inlet just south.