Nestled beneath mature oaks, this custom all-brick home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living on almost a half acre in the desirable Murrells Inlet neighborhood, Mt. Gilead. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a finished bonus room above the garage, this home combines charm, comfort, and flexibility. The 322 SF room above the garage is part of the central heating & air but is NOT counted in the heated square footage of this listing as you access the room from a set of stairs inside the garage. The interior boasts soaring ceilings, all three bedrooms & bathrooms on the ground level, and a warm, inviting floor plan ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Step outside to your private dock—perfect for boating, kayaking, or simply enjoying the waterfront lifestyle many move here to pursue. From your own dock, you can navigate the creeks of Murrells Inlet all the way through the jetties and out into the Atlantic Ocean. Don’t miss this opportunity to get on the creek in Mt. Gilead! Contact the listing agent, or your Realtor, for more information or to set up a private showing. Be sure to check out the Matterport 3-D Virtual Tour!
Mountain Gilead, located between U.S. 17 Business and the Atlantic Ocean, is a coastal and residential Garden City neighborhood with low-rise beach cottages and salt-air marsh views. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Surfside Drive and Atlantic Avenue corridor, where beachwear shops, seafood counters, and ice-cream windows set the pace. Architectural character leans toward raised cottages, compact condo buildings, and breezy porches oriented to ocean light. Days tend to revolve around shoreline walks and the steady rhythm of seasonal storefronts. Garden City Pier acts as a visual compass point and a social backdrop for fishing and sunrise watching. Murrells Inlet’s waterfront dining scene sits nearby, adding a polished, after-beach cadence to evenings.
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Market insights
598 Rum Gully Rd · $950,000
DAYS ON MARKET
375 days
The average home goes pending in 101 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$950,000
Median sale price in this area is $369,020. (61% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
7 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Tray ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans
Dual sinks
Jetted tub
Separate shower
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Breakfast bar
Main-level primary bedroom
Bedroom on main level
Solid surface counters
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Jetted tub and separate shower in primary bath
Dual sinks
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Dock
Waterfront access with dock access
Stream/creek on the lot
Located outside city limits
Irregular lot
Flood zone
Home design
Brick veneer construction
Slab foundation
Single-family zoning (SF-10)
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Total parking for 8 vehicles
Construction
Brick veneer exterior
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Sewer available
Electricity available
Cable available
Phone available
HOA & community
Monthly association fee
Association amenities include boat dock
Owner and tenant allowed golf carts and motorcycles
Pet restrictions
Community allows short-term and long-term rentals
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% 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
9/10 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
Murrells Inlet, SC • 29576
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 598 Rum Gully Rd
$890,398
$60K under list price of $950K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $499K to $1.1M.