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Longs SC Homes for Sale and Golf Community Guide

Longs is an inland community in northern Horry County where the average home price sat near $289,000 in early 2026, built around golf and value rather than the beach. A short drive from the North Strand’s oceanfront, Longs centers on golf communities like Colonial Charters, Aberdeen Country Club, and Long Bay, home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, drawing buyers who want a newer or established home, more space for the money, and championship golf at their doorstep without paying coastal prices.

Why buyers choose Longs

Longs is the inland alternative to the North Strand beach towns. Set a short drive from Little River and North Myrtle Beach, it gives up oceanfront proximity in exchange for lower prices, larger lots, and a golf-centered lifestyle, a common landing spot for buyers who plan to live full time and visit the beach rather than live on it.

Three things define its appeal:

Golf-community value. Longs is built around golf. Colonial Charters spans nine sub-communities with homes from roughly $275K to $429K, Aberdeen Country Club offers homes and Buck Creek condos under $200K, and Long Bay pairs custom homes with a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that hosts the 2026 World Amateur.

More home and land per dollar. Inland of the beach, Longs delivers newer construction and larger lots than comparable oceanfront budgets allow, with an average near $289K that buys substantially more square footage than the coast.

Beach access without beach prices. The North Strand’s oceanfront beaches and golf are a short drive away, close enough for a standing beach habit while living at inland prices and away from the tourist density.

For buyers focused on golf living, the golf guide and the gated and golf communities guide covers the options across the Strand.

Longs market data

The figures below describe the Longs market as of Q2 2026 and are stamped accordingly. Real estate data moves; treat these as a snapshot for orientation, and ask Phil for the current week’s numbers in any specific community.

Destination

Longs (Q2 2026)

Average home price

~$289,000

Colonial Charters range

~$275K – $429K (9 sub-communities)

Aberdeen / Buck Creek condos

under ~$200K

Long Bay range (July 2026)

~$390K to $690K single-family; townhomes from ~$150K

Property types

Golf homes, new single-family, condos, some acreage

Distance to oceanfront

Short drive to North Myrtle Beach / Little River

School district

Split between Loris and North Myrtle Beach areas

Longs is a value-and-golf market: the community and product type, course-side single-family in Colonial Charters versus a Buck Creek condo at Aberdeen versus a custom home on the Nicklaus course at Long Bay, matter more than the area-wide average.

Schools in Longs

Longs is served by Horry County Schools, with the community split between two attendance areas depending on location:

Because the attendance line runs through the community, confirm the exact zone for any specific address with Horry County Schools before you buy.

Neighborhoods in Longs

Longs is organized around its golf communities. The major ones, each with its own guide:

Aberdeen: Built around Aberdeen Country Club, offering single-family homes and the Buck Creek condos that anchor the area’s value segment under $200K.
Colonial Charters: A golf community spanning nine sub-communities, including Sun Colony and the Island Club, with single-family homes generally from $275K to $429K.
Long Bay: Custom homes around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that opened in 1988, from roughly $390K to $690K, with townhome sections starting near $150K.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Longs, SC?

The average home price was approximately $289,000 in early 2026. Colonial Charters homes generally run $275K to $429K, Aberdeen’s Buck Creek condos can be found under $200K, and Long Bay’s single-family homes listed from roughly $390K to $690K as of July 2026.

What is Longs, SC known for?

Longs is an inland Horry County community known for golf-community value, including Colonial Charters, Aberdeen Country Club, and the Jack Nicklaus Signature course at Long Bay, offering more home and land per dollar than the nearby North Strand beaches.

Does Longs have golf communities?

Yes, three. Colonial Charters spans nine sub-communities around its golf course, Aberdeen Country Club anchors a value-priced golf community, and Long Bay wraps custom homes around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that hosts the 2026 World Amateur.

What schools serve Longs?

Longs is split between two Horry County Schools attendance areas: the northern part generally feeds the Loris area (Daisy Elementary, Loris Middle, Loris High), and the southern part feeds the North Myrtle Beach area. Confirm the exact zone with the district.

How far is Longs from the beach?

Longs sits inland in northern Horry County, a short drive from the oceanfront beaches of North Myrtle Beach and Little River, close enough for a regular beach habit while living at inland prices.

Things to do in Longs

The lifestyle pitch holds up when it is specific. A sample of what residents actually use:

Aberdeen Country Club: A golf course anchoring the community of the same name, with course-side homes and condos.
Colonial Charters Golf Club: The course at the center of the Colonial Charters community and its sub-neighborhoods.
Long Bay Golf Club: The Jack Nicklaus Signature course off Highway 9, a host course for the 2026 World Amateur Handicap Championship.
The North Strand beaches: The oceanfront of North Myrtle Beach and Little River, a short drive south.
The Intracoastal Waterway at Little River : Boating, seafood docks, and waterfront dining minutes away.
Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens: Coastal nature trails over the salt marsh in nearby Little River.

Working with Phil in Longs

Golf-community buying carries specifics that catch relocating buyers off guard. Mandatory club memberships, golf-cart and HOA rules, lot premiums on course-side homes, and the difference between a community in build-out and one fully established all affect both cost and resale, and Longs spans new-construction and resale product across several price tiers. Phil’s role for a relocating buyer is to match the community and product type to your budget and lifestyle, review any new-construction or HOA documents line by line, and bring disciplined, comparable-based negotiation drawn from the Los Angeles luxury market. Buyers often tour Longs alongside the waterway market of Little River and the rural value of Loris before deciding.