A historic fishing village on the Intracoastal

Little River Homes for Sale

Little River feels like its own small harbor town: shrimp boats, live oaks on the waterfront and quick access to both North Myrtle Beach and the North Carolina line.

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What is Little River, SC like for homebuyers?

Little River is a historic waterfront village in northern Horry County, next to North Myrtle Beach and close to the North Carolina line, with homes ranging from waterway and marsh properties to golf and newer subdivisions. Buyers like it for the working harbor, boat access, parks and festivals, and for being close to the beach without living in the busiest part of the Grand Strand.

Below: the village's past, its housing and my due-diligence list.

A village older than the country

Coastal Carolina University researcher Ben Burroughs traces Little River to 1734, when a traveler wrote of staying at Ash's inn. Thomas Ash had received a 350-acre land grant in 1733, and evangelist George Whitefield stopped there on New Year's Day 1740 (CCU: Village of Little River).

President George Washington entered South Carolina just north of Little River on April 27, 1791, traveling the old King's Highway, and dined with a Revolutionary War veteran who lived there (CCU). In 1826 architect Robert Mills described a settlement of about 25 people on Little River trading lumber, pitch and tar from a harbor he called perfectly safe from storms, and an 1868 newspaper correspondent counted four stores, a steam sawmill and an academy (CCU). A small segment of that colonial road still survives behind the community center at Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens (Horry County Parks).

Life on the waterfront

Blue Crab Festival

Started in 1981 under the live oaks on the historic waterfront, the festival now sells out more than 250 vendor spaces by March, according to its organizers.

Boat landings

Horry County lists the T. Craig Campbell Landing at 148 Morgan Avenue in Little River and the Johnny Causey Landing on Little River Neck Road (Horry County).

Parks and trails

Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens covers more than 115 acres of forest and marsh on the waterway, with about 3 miles of trails and boardwalks; the North Strand Recreation Center is on Highway 57 (Horry County Parks).

For everyday life, that means weekend mornings at the waterfront restaurants, evenings watching the boats come in and a quick drive to the beach in North Myrtle Beach.

The Intracoastal Waterway passes Little River at the Little River Swing Bridge on SC 9, a local landmark for boaters.

Homes you will find

Waterway and marsh homes

Homes with docks or views on the Intracoastal and tidal creeks. See my waterfront homes guide.

Golf and planned neighborhoods

Communities with HOAs, often with pools and clubhouses, along the main corridors.

Newer subdivisions

Builders have been active in the area; compare a new build with a resale using my new construction guide.

Older village homes

Closer to the waterfront, often on larger lots with mature trees.

Checks before you buy

Find out whether a property falls inside North Myrtle Beach city limits or is under county jurisdiction, because licensing, fees and services differ; the county hospitality fee, for example, is 3% outside city limits and 1.5% inside (Horry County Treasurer). Look up the flood zone on FEMA's map portal, line up wind and flood quotes before your offer, and read any recorded HOA covenants (state HOA law). If Little River will be your main home, apply for the owner-occupied rate with the county.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Little River?

Coastal Carolina University's history traces the village to 1734, and Thomas Ash received a land grant there in 1733.

What is the Blue Crab Festival?

A street festival on the historic Little River waterfront that began in 1981 and now fills more than 250 vendor spaces. Check the festival's website for this year's dates.

Are there public boat ramps in Little River?

Horry County lists the T. Craig Campbell Landing at 148 Morgan Avenue and the Johnny Causey Landing on Little River Neck Road.

Is Little River part of North Myrtle Beach?

Little River is its own community, but some nearby addresses are inside North Myrtle Beach city limits. I confirm jurisdiction for every property.

Want a home near the harbor?

Book a consultation and I will help you sort waterfront, golf and newer homes in and around Little River.

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Sources

Facts on this page come from these sources, checked November 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm details for your specific property.