538 Fernwood Rd is a 5,216 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 29, 1981 for $53,000. Based on Redfin's Murrells Inlet data, we estimate the home's value is $2,484,695.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,484,695
$2.4M since sold in December 1981$45K since July
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This home's estimate is 130.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
SF 10
Single-Family District
It is the intent of this district to provide areas for single-family residential development, low to moderate density, to discourage the encroachment of commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character and to preserve the architectural character of established neighborhoods
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Nov 18, 2022 • Final
Residential permit - deck w/ plan review
Addition
Feb 23, 2022 • Final
Pool / spa permit - residential swimming pool
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 15
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 18
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame/Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Masonry Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,216
Building Sq. Ft: 6,314
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MT GILEAD; LT 79
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 594
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Legal Lot Number: 79
Municipality Name: MT. GILEAD
Acres: 0.46
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: MT. GILEAD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,216
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Horry County
APN: 46905030028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Seaside Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
St. James Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
St. James High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.36M – $2.86M
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