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Plantation Lakes Market Updates
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Plantation Lakes Real Estate Market Update – April 2026
Thinking about buying or selling in Plantation Lakes? Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood right now.
Plantation Lakes Market Snapshot:
Over the past 30 days:
- Homes Sold: 3
- Average Sales Price: $823,665
- Average Days on Market: 73 days
- Current Active Listings: 13
- Pending Sales: 6
- Average Sold Price per Sq Ft: $284.68
Inventory is increasing, which means more of a buyer market in this community right now.
Current as of 07/15/2026 - Source: Coastal Carolina Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
What This Means for Plantation Lakes Homeowners
Over the past 30 days, only 3 homes sold in Plantation Lakes while 13 homes remain active and 6 homes are currently pending, indicating inventory has increased while buyer activity has remained steady.
The average sales price came in at approximately $823,665, with homes averaging around 73 days on market before selling. Although buyers continue to purchase homes, they are taking a measured approach and have more opportunities to compare available properties.
The average sold price of $284.68 per square foot provides a strong benchmark for current home values within Plantation Lakes and underscores the importance of pricing a home correctly from the start.
Compared to the previous month, active inventory increased from 11 homes to 13 homes, while pending sales remained steady at 6 homes. The average sales price increased from $800,000 to $823,665, average days on market improved slightly from 76 days to 73 days, and the average sold price per square foot rose significantly from $258.93 to $284.68. These numbers suggest that while buyers have a few more homes to choose from, well-priced and desirable properties continue to command strong values.
Overall, Plantation Lakes remains a balanced market. Sellers can still achieve excellent results, but success depends on thoughtful pricing, professional marketing, and presenting the home in its best possible condition.
If you're curious how your specific home compares to the latest Plantation Lakes sales, request your custom Plantation Lakes home value report below.
Recent Sales in Plantation Lakes
353 Welcome Dr - Sold: $500,000 - Days on Market: 21
8304 Juxa Dr - Sold: $766,000 - Days on Market: 121
8172 Wacobee Dr - Sold: $1,195,000 - Days on Market: 77
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Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand Housing Market Update: July 2026
Buying or selling on the Grand Strand right now means navigating a market that's shifted from the frenzy of a few years ago into something steadier but still moving. Whether you're purchasing your first home, a vacation property, or an investment condo in Myrtle Beach, knowing where inventory, pricing, and rates actually stand helps you make a decision based on data instead of headlines.
Brian Staub and Beach Properties Group have consistently ranked among the top agents and teams in the Myrtle Beach area based on sales volume and homes sold. With more than 20 years of experience in the local market, along with Brian's 17 years as a home improvement contractor and new construction agent, buyers and sellers receive knowledgeable, grounded guidance through every step of the transaction.
Quick Answer
As of July 14, 2026, the Grand Strand housing market shows 5.3 months of inventory, a median home price of $325,000, a median of 106 days on market, and an absorption rate of 22.4%, up from 20.9% the prior month. That rising absorption rate signals buyer demand is strengthening relative to supply, even with mortgage rates holding near 6.5%.
Myrtle Beach Market Snapshot: July 2026
Inventory: 5.3 months (July 2026) vs. 5.4 months (June 2026)
Median Days on Market: 106 days (July 2026) vs. 94 days (June 2026)
Median Price: $325,000 (July 2026) vs. $323,400 (June 2026)
Showings to Pending (median): 7.0 (July 2026) vs. 7.0 (June 2026)
Absorption Rate: 22.4% (July 2026) vs. 20.9% (June 2026)
Zooming out over the last several months, Grand Strand inventory has stayed in a tight band: 5.4 months in April, 5.5 in May, 5.4 in June, and 5.3 now in July. That stability matters: this isn't a market swinging wildly in either direction. It's a market adjusting gradually as buyers and sellers both recalibrate to rates in the mid-6% range.
Median price has also crept upward steadily over that same window (from $315,000 in April to $325,000 today), even as days on market lengthened slightly. That combination (rising price, longer time to sell, rising absorption) tells a consistent story: serious buyers are still transacting, but they're taking more time to decide, and properly priced, well-presented homes are the ones getting the offers.
What's Driving Current Mortgage Rates in the Grand Strand Market?
As of the week of July 13, 2026, local rate offerings from Beach Properties Group's lending partners show:
30-Yr Conforming: 6.586%
30-Yr Jumbo: 6.602%
30-Yr FHA: 6.308%
30-Yr VA: 6.153%
30-Yr USDA: 6.276%
15-Yr Conforming: 5.798%
Rates have moved modestly higher over the past month across most loan types, consistent with the broader national trend of inflation keeping the Federal Reserve from cutting rates in the near term. For VA-eligible buyers specifically, 6.153% remains meaningfully lower than conventional financing, which is worth a direct conversation if you're relocating to the area on military or veteran benefits.
What Does This Mean If You're Selling in Myrtle Beach Right Now?
Homes are still selling. The market hasn't stalled. But with median days on market stretching from 94 to 106 days month-over-month, pricing strategy and first impressions matter more than they did earlier this year. Buyers have more time and more listings to compare, so overpricing is riskier now than it was during the fast-moving years post-pandemic.
Not sure what your home is actually worth in today's conditions? Book a seller strategy call and we'll run the real comps for your street, not just an algorithm's guess.
What Does This Mean If You're Buying on the Grand Strand?
An absorption rate of 22.4% and 5.3 months of inventory still favors buyers having real options and negotiating room. This is not a bidding-war market across the board. If you're relocating to the Myrtle Beach area, considering a vacation or investment condo, or a VA buyer using your benefit, this is a reasonable window to act rather than wait, since rates are expected to hold in this range rather than drop significantly in the near term.
Many buyers start by getting familiar with what's actually out there before they're ready to make an offer. You can search current homes for sale in Myrtle Beach to get a feel for neighborhoods, pricing, and inventory before you're ready to move.
Why Local Experience Matters in a Market Like This
Not every market shift affects every neighborhood the same way. Pricing on the Grand Strand can vary significantly by zip code, HOA, and property type. Brian Staub has helped buyers and sellers throughout Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand for more than 20 years. Combined with his 17 years of experience as a contractor and new construction agent, he helps clients understand how local conditions, not just national headlines, affect their specific decision.
Beach Properties Group has consistently been one of the area's top-producing real estate teams based on sales volume and closed transactions, helping buyers and sellers navigate shifting conditions with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Myrtle Beach right now? As of July 2026, the median home price across the Grand Strand market is $325,000.
How long are homes taking to sell in Myrtle Beach? The median days on market is 106 days as of July 2026, up from 94 days the previous month.
Are mortgage rates going up in 2026? Local Grand Strand rate data shows 30-year conforming rates at 6.586% as of mid-July 2026, a modest increase from the prior month. Broader market signals suggest rates are likely to hold in the mid-6% range rather than drop significantly in the near term.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Myrtle Beach? With 5.3 months of inventory and an absorption rate of 22.4%, the Grand Strand is in relatively balanced territory: not sharply tilted toward either buyers or sellers, though buyers currently have more negotiating room than sellers might prefer.
Final Thoughts
The numbers behind a market update can feel abstract until they're applied to your specific situation: your neighborhood, your price point, your timeline. Understanding where inventory, pricing, and rates actually stand gives buyers and sellers on the Grand Strand a real basis for decisions, instead of guessing off national headlines.
If you're preparing to buy or sell anywhere in Myrtle Beach or the Grand Strand, having an experienced local Realtor who can translate market data into a specific strategy makes the process far less stressful. Schedule a market strategy call or start browsing current Grand Strand listings to see what's available today.
Brian Staub is a real estate agent in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina helping people buy and sell with clarity and confidence.
Brian Staub
(843) 385-6630
Beach Properties Group Keller Williams 601 21st Ave N Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Pre-Market Timelines
"Let's talk about the timelines before listing a home with us."
What you should expect when getting your home ready to sell
How to maximize the return on your investment
Timing
"How quickly will my home sell? This is a common question we get."
Learn about the market climate and absorption rates
The market climate will determine how quickly your home will sell
Marketing Your Home
"The importance of marketing your home properly."
Digital marketing exposes your property to the masses
Negotiation will be key in selling you home
Pricing your home is not as easy as checking Zillow
Home Valuation
"How do you determine what your house is worth?"
Pricing your home right
Factors to consider are size, condition, location, marketing, and negotiating
Underpricing and overpricing your home will cause you to lose money
Is Zillow Accurate?
"Should I use Zillow as an accurate evaluation of my home’s value?"
Zillow is an algorithm based on public data
Zillow has never seen the inside of your home and it’s a computer
Zillow comes up with the value based upon what your neighbors are selling for
What to Disclose?
To disclose or not to disclose
This is vital to ensure that you are safe during and after the sale
Over-disclosure is better than under-disclosure
Receiving Offers
"How do you know if you should accept the offer you just got?"
What if you don't receive the amount of offers you were hoping for?
What happens if we have more than one offer?
Good Time to Sell?
"Are we heading into a recession and is now a good time to buy and sell?"
If you're fearful of selling due to a recession, you may want to think again
Remember, it's all relative
Negotiations
"How to negotiate like a master to make sure you get the most out of your home?"
How to get top dollar when selling
Walking away with the most amount of money in your pocket
Inspections?!
"Should you get inspections done prior to listing my home?"
The advantages of having inspections done prior to listing
Saves you time and money
Curb Appeal
How to make a good first impression
How to get maximum exposure and top dollar
There are simple tricks that can save you money and maximize the return on your investment at the same time
Should I Take the First Offer?
NO NO NO!
The goal is for your home to be seen by the masses
Then, to get the highest and best price and terms for your home
What Are Contingencies?
"When a buyer has made an offer on a home and the seller has accepted it but the final sale is contingent on certain criteria being met."
This criteria, or contingencies, typically fall under four major categories: appraisal, loan approval, inspections and reports & disclosures
Contigency Timeframes
"Now we're in contract prior to contingencies being removed. Now we're in business."
The buyer now will secure their loan, have their inspections on the property, and review all of the reports and disclosures
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Meet Brian Staub
As one of the top 10% of realtors in Myrtle Beach, Brian Staub, Team Leader of Beach Properties Group has sold over 650+ homes and over 140+ million in closed volume since entering the field in 2006.
As the Owner and Team Leader of Beach Properties Group, he has put together an unbeatable team whose primary focus and goals are to assure our clients are fully informed, and educated prior to selling or buying a property to minimize their risk and to maximize on their investments resulting in happy, satisfied, repeat clients and life long friends.
Originally Brian started out as a home improvement contractor and real estate investor himself. Brian’s love for the housing industry and serving others has followed him into his real estate business starting in 2006. He always remains ahead of the trend curve and constantly strives to improve and evolve him and his team to stay at the top of the industry.
Brian’s ultimate goal is serving and helping his clients, family, friends, fellow agents, and his community making a positive difference in any way he can.
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