How has Bay Pointe performed over the past year?

Bay Pointe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been flat at 0.1 over the past year. Gross yield is 7.8, walkability is 64, and education is in the 58th percentile. The Red Flag score is 92, which is the main risk marker in the data.

How does Bay Pointe compare to Myrtle Beach and South Carolina?

Bay Pointe is in line with Myrtle Beach and about 43% above South Carolina on price. It has a gross yield of 7.8, walkability of 64, education in the 58th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 92. Values are flat at 0.1 over the past year.

Neighborhood

Bay Pointe

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina US

Bay Pointe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina combines a high gross yield of 7.8 with prices in line with Myrtle Beach and about 43% above South Carolina, while values are flat at 0.1 over the past year. The Red Flag score is 92, walkability is 64, and education is in the 58th percentile, so the yield strength is offset by a very high risk score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.28 mi²

ZIP Code

29577

County

Horry County

State

South Carolina

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$241,928

YoY+0.1%

Gross Rental Yield

7.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Very High

92 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

58 / 100

Good · better than 58% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Bay Pointe Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Bay Pointe, Myrtle Beach.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$241,928	+0.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$241/sqft	-0.9%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,572/mo	-1.6%
Gross Rental Yield	7.8%	—
Liquidity Score	66 / 100	High
Homes Sold (Period)	417	+2.7%

Is Bay Pointe Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited South Carolina crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

92 / 100

Very High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Earthquake100Very High

Tornado100Very High

Heat100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Hail60High

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): South Carolina averaged 24.0 crimes and 4.4 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.6% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 7.8%

Liquid resale market — liquidity 66/100

Active transaction volume — 417 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 57 dining & 13 grocery options nearby

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Bay Pointe's live DistrictScore metrics.

Bay Pointe Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (South Carolina-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-9.6% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Bay Pointe centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 30% of U.S. neighborhoods.

South Carolina Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.0	4.4	-9.6%
2023	27.0	4.8	-2.7%
2022	28.3	5.0	-4.3%
2021	30.1	5.1	-8.0%
2020	32.5	5.3	-4.8%
2019	34.6	5.1	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Bay Pointe inherits the South Carolina figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Bay Pointe

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor1 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Bay Pointe: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Bay Pointe

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

64

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

13

Grocery

57

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

11

Parks

1

Rail Transit

1

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Bay Pointe's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Bay Pointe vs Myrtle Beach vs South Carolina

How Bay Pointe benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Bay Pointe, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Myrtle Beach neighborhoods and about 43% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 7.8%, against 7.8% for Myrtle Beach neighborhoods and 6.3% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Myrtle Beach neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Bay Pointe	$241/sqft	7.8%	66
Myrtle Beach	$241/sqft	7.8%	66
South Carolina	$168/sqft	6.3%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & South Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.44% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 6.2%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a 44% deduction for long-term gains.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $1.85 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & South Carolina property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Bay Pointe Real Estate FAQ

Bay Pointe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has a gross yield of 7.8 and prices in line with Myrtle Beach and about 43% above South Carolina. Values are flat at 0.1 over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 92. Walkability is 64 and education is in the 58th percentile.

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