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Nichols 29581

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South CarolinaStrong buyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong buyer's market · 5
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$63K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-49.8%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
26
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$113K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,140
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$113K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,488 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1980
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.77%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.48%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.142

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Nichols 29581 compares

By median home value, Nichols 29581 is the 16th most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Horry County, and its typical home is worth more than 5% of all homes in Horry County.

Home values in Nichols 29581

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$21K$486K
ZIP codes in Horry County ranked by median home value
#Horry CountyMedian valueHomes
1North Myrtle Beach 29582$412K30,012
2Murrells Inlet 29576$389K21,954
3Myrtle Beach 29579$367K26,706
4Myrtle Beach 29575$365K16,878
5Little River 29566$311K15,751
6Myrtle Beach 29588$307K22,282
7Conway 29526$306K24,889
8Myrtle Beach 29572$296K16,444
9Aynor 29511$289K2,723
10Longs 29568$284K10,748
11Galivants Ferry 29544$268K2,833
12Conway 29527$256K11,365
13Loris 29569$245K8,436
14Myrtle Beach 29577$240K26,409
15Green Sea 29545$170K747
16Nichols 29581$113K2,140

About the Nichols 29581 market

What is the median home price in Nichols 29581, SC?

The median sale price in Nichols 29581, SC is $63,333 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 49.8% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Nichols 29581, SC each year?

26 homes sold in Nichols 29581, SC over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Nichols 29581, SC a buyer's or seller's market?

Nichols 29581, SC is currently a strong buyer's market, scoring 5 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Nichols 29581, SC?

Nichols 29581, SC contains 2,140 residential properties, with a median of 1,488 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1980. The median TopHap Estimate is $113K.

How does Nichols 29581, SC compare to the rest of Horry County?

By median home value, Nichols 29581, SC is the 16th most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Horry County. Its typical home is worth more than 5% of all homes in Horry County. Green Sea 29545 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Nichols 29581, SC?

48% of homes in Nichols 29581, SC are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Nichols 29581, SC hold?

77% of mortgaged homes in Nichols 29581, SC are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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