River country a short drive from North Myrtle Beach

Longs SC Homes for Sale

Longs is for buyers who want elbow room: bigger lots, newer neighborhoods and the Waccamaw River close by, while the beach stays within reach.

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Why do buyers look at Longs, SC?

Longs is a community in northeastern Horry County, inland from North Myrtle Beach and Little River, where buyers often find larger lots and newer subdivisions alongside rural land near the Waccamaw River. It suits people who want more space and river access and are comfortable driving to the beach and shopping.

Read on for the river, the land and my buying checklist.

The Waccamaw River

The Waccamaw begins at Lake Waccamaw in North Carolina and runs parallel to the coast through Horry and Georgetown counties, never straying more than fifteen miles from the ocean. Boats can navigate it between Georgetown and Conway, though the upper reaches become shallow and swampy (SC Encyclopedia). The river was even the focus of a colonial boundary dispute between the Carolinas from 1729 to 1735.

Longs has two Horry County river landings: Chris Anderson Landing at 1112E Highway 9 and Danny Knight (Red Bluff) Landing at 204 Highway 31 (Horry County). Upriver paddling and fishing here feel far from the beach crowds.

Downstream, the encyclopedia notes, the Waccamaw's tidal reaches once held some of South Carolina's most successful rice plantations, and today the river is used for recreation and as part of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Protected forest along the river

Much of the land along the river is conserved. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 3,500 acres of SCDNR's roughly 7,000-acre Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve since 1993, and announced three more tracts totaling 4,025 acres to build a forested buffer on both sides of the river (The Nature Conservancy). TNC says the land improves habitat for black bears, migratory songbirds, wood ducks, otters and turtles, and helps filter stormwater runoff into the Waccamaw and Pee Dee rivers. Farther downstream, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that the river's tidal freshwater wetlands help filter and hold stormwater for the primary drinking water resource of the greater Grand Strand (USFWS). For homeowners, conserved land means woods that stay woods.

Homes and land

Newer subdivisions

Single-family neighborhoods, many with HOAs, where buyers get more house and yard for the money than near the ocean. See new construction.

Acreage and rural lots

Land for workshops, gardens or animals, sometimes with fewer restrictions. Check zoning and septic or sewer availability.

Near the river

Homes close to the landings appeal to boaters and anglers. Flood-zone homework is essential.

Everyday life and checks

Parks

Horry County lists Simpson Creek Park at 1420 Loop Circle and Popular Park on Highway 90 among its parks in Longs (Horry County Parks).

Schools

Longs is served by Horry County Schools. Assignments depend on the address, so confirm with the district.

Flood zone

A river's floodplain can stretch far past its banks. Search FEMA's flood maps and ask the sellers whether water has ever reached the yard or crawlspace.

Taxes and HOAs

Owner-occupants should send the assessor the legal residence application and read the covenants of any HOA (SC HOA Act).

A typical weekly rhythm for my Longs clients: errands along Highway 9, a drive to North Myrtle Beach or Little River for dinner on the water, and weekends split between the beach and the river. If that appeals, tour Longs alongside Conway and Carolina Forest so you can feel the trade-offs in drive time.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Longs, SC?

In northeastern Horry County, inland from North Myrtle Beach and Little River, near the Waccamaw River.

Is there river access near Longs?

Yes. Horry County lists Chris Anderson Landing on Highway 9 and Danny Knight (Red Bluff) Landing on Highway 31, both on the Waccamaw River.

Is land near the Waccamaw protected?

Large areas are. SCDNR's Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve covers roughly 7,000 acres, and The Nature Conservancy announced plans to add 4,025 more.

Do homes near the river need flood insurance?

Some do, depending on the flood zone and the lender. Pull the zone for the exact parcel and price a policy during due diligence.

Want more room to breathe?

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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.