Welcome to 527 Bay Drive Ext, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom coastal retreat in the sought-after Salters Cove community of Garden City Beach. Just 0.9 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this charming, raised beach home offers a perfect blend of modern updates and coastal comfort—ideal as a full-time residence or vacation getaway. Step inside to discover a light-filled living room with vaulted ceilings, updated flooring, and tasteful interior finishes throughout. The sellers have meticulously enhanced nearly every corner—new carpeting and tile, stylish countertops, modern backsplash, freshly painted cabinets, and renovated powder and primary bathrooms ensure a move-in-ready experience. All windows (except octagons) have been replaced, and the home includes hurricane shutters for added peace of mind. The spacious bedrooms and large laundry room offer plenty of room for family and guests, while the 12x24 walk-in/golf cart storage under the home adds convenience and functionality. Enjoy sunny days on the back deck or take a quick golf cart ride to the beach—the golf cart is even negotiable! Salters Cove is a golf-cart-friendly community with no short-term rentals, preserving a peaceful, residential atmosphere. You`ll love the resort-style amenities, including a large pool, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouse with lake views, playground, picnic areas, and more. Additional highlights include: new fans and lighting, new smoke detectors, new water heater, new exterior doors, irrigation system, stained exterior pilings, and lush new sod and landscaping. Just minutes from Garden City and Surfside Piers, Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, with Myrtle Beach Airport only a short drive away. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a fully refreshed home in one of Garden City Beach’s most beloved communities! Call the listing agent, or your Realtor, for additional information or to schedule a showing to experience coastal living at its finest!
Listing Date: 05-06-2025
Sold Date: 02-12-2026
Aprox Days on Market: 
9 month(s), 5 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
4 month(s), 23 day(s) ago
Asking Price: $615,000
Selling Price: $560,000
Price Difference:
Reduced By $15,000
Hoa Frequency: Monthly
Hoa Fees: 84
Hoa: Yes
Hoa Includes: AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, LegalAccounting, Pools, RecreationFacilities, Trash
Community Features: Clubhouse, GolfCartsOk, RecreationArea, TennisCourts, LongTermRentalAllowed, Pool
Assoc Amenities: Clubhouse, OwnerAllowedGolfCart, OwnerAllowedMotorcycle, TennisCourts
Total Baths: 3.00
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Bedroom1: Upper
Bedroom2: Upper
PrimaryBedroom: Main
DiningRoom: KitchenDiningCombo, VaultedCeilings
Kitchen: BreakfastBar, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters
LivingRoom: CeilingFans, VaultedCeilings
Other: BedroomOnMainLevel, Loft, Workshop
Beds: 3
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1997
Zoning: SF6
Style: RaisedBeach
Construction Materials: VinylSiding, WoodFrame
Patio and Porch Features: RearPorch, FrontPorch
Window Features: WindowTreatments
Pool Features: Community, OutdoorPool
Foundation: Raised
Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, Storage
Parking Capacity: 6
Parking Type: Underground, GolfCartGarage
Floor Cover: Carpet, Tile
Laundry Features: WasherHookup
Furnished: Unfurnished
Interior Features: CeilingFans, LinenCloset, MainLevelPrimary, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments, BreakfastBar, BedroomOnMainLevel, Loft, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters, Workshop
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Acres: 0.12
Lot Description: CulDeSac, FloodZone, IrregularLot, OutsideCityLimits
County: Horry
Stipulation of Sale: None
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
Security Features: SmokeDetectors
Disclosures: CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure,SellerDisclosure
Construction: Resale
Sold Date: 2026-02-12T00:00:00
Total Sqft: 3340
Living Area Source: Estimated
Sqft: 1885
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: CentralAir
Cooling: Yes
Utilities Available: CableAvailable, ElectricityAvailable, PhoneAvailable, SewerAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, WaterAvailable
Heating: Yes
Water Source: Public
Elem: Seaside Elementary School
Middle: Saint James Middle School
High: Saint James High School
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