Is Highwood a gated community?

[verify] Highwood is described as gated, custom-home. Confirm current gate and access details with the HOA/POA before relying on them.

What are HOA fees in Highwood?

[verify] Dues vary by section and by what the assessment includes. Ask Zach for the current figure and a copy of the association budget, and confirm any transfer or capital contribution fee charged at closing.

Are short-term rentals allowed in Highwood?

[verify] Rental rules are set by the association covenants and, where applicable, by local ordinance. Some Waccamaw Neck communities allow weekly rentals and others require longer minimum terms. Confirm the restrictions in writing before buying or selling on rental income.

What school district serves Highwood?

[verify] Georgetown County. Assignment is by exact address — confirm current elementary, middle and high school with the school district before relying on it.

What do homes sell for in Highwood?

[verify] Pricing depends heavily on view, lot and condition. For a current, community-specific number, request a valuation from Zach rather than using an automated estimate.

How long do homes take to sell in Highwood?

[verify] Days on market vary with season and price band. Zach will show you the recent closings and the active competition in Highwood at your consultation.

Highwood in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet community guide

Highwood Homes for Sale & Community Guide | Murrells Inlet, SC

Custom and semi-custom homes on larger Prince Creek lots.

Zach Peek | Grand Strand Coastal Realty | SC Lic # pending

Type

Gated, custom-home

Price range

[verify] Ask Zach for current range

HOA / POA

[verify] Confirm current HOA/POA dues with the association

Home styles

[verify] Single-family, patio homes, some townhomes

Zip

29576 [verify] · Georgetown County [verify — some addresses fall in Horry County]

Quick answer

Highwood is a gated, custom-home community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina (29576 [verify], Georgetown County [verify — some addresses fall in Horry County] County), with [verify] single-family, patio homes, some townhomes and prices typically [verify] Ask Zach for current range. HOA/POA dues run [verify] Confirm current HOA/POA dues with the association. Zach Peek, REALTOR® with Grand Strand Coastal Realty, lists and sells homes here.

Written by Zach Peek, REALTOR® — Grand Strand Coastal Realty · SC License pending · Last updated March 2026

Key facts

Community type: Gated, custom-home
Parent area: Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Price range: [verify] Ask Zach for current range
HOA / POA dues: [verify] Confirm current HOA/POA dues with the association
Home styles: [verify] Single-family, patio homes, some townhomes
Year built range: [verify]
Lot types: [verify] Interior, wooded, pond and premium lots
Schools [verify]: Waccamaw Elementary [verify], Waccamaw Middle [verify], Waccamaw High [verify]
Zip code: 29576 [verify]
County: Georgetown County [verify — some addresses fall in Horry County] County

Highwood is one of the Murrells Inlet neighborhoods buyers ask about most, and one Zach Peek works in regularly. Custom and semi-custom homes on larger Prince Creek lots. [Zach: replace this paragraph with your own description of the streets, the feel and the type of buyer who ends up here.]

Homes here are generally a mix of single-family homes and low-maintenance options [verify], built roughly [verify year range], on [verify lot types]. Pricing moves with condition, view and lot far more than with square footage — [verify price range].

If you live in Highwood and are thinking about selling, the comparable sales that matter are the ones inside this community, not a Murrells Inlet average. Zach lives and works here and will walk your home before giving you a number.

Why People Love Highwood

[verify] Location relative to the beach, the creek and Highway 17
[verify] The amenity package and what it actually costs
[verify] The mix of full-time residents and second-home owners
[verify] Drive time to dining, medical care and the airport

Selling a Home in Highwood

Selling in Highwood comes down to community-level detail. Buyers and appraisers compare you to the last few closings on these streets, so the right list price starts with those sales, the current competition, and an honest read of condition and view. [Zach: add what actually moves price here.]

Before you list, gather the paperwork buyers will ask for: HOA/POA dues and what they include, any transfer or capital contribution fee at closing, amenity or club membership terms, dock or boat-slip rights where they apply, and the community's short-term-rental rules. [verify all of these with the association.] Getting them up front keeps a coastal contract from stalling during due diligence.

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Amenities in Highwood

[verify] Community amenities
[verify] Recreation
[verify] Access

Schools: Waccamaw Elementary [verify] · Waccamaw Middle [verify] · Waccamaw High [verify] — verify assignment with the Georgetown County or Horry County school district by exact address. Lot types: [verify] Interior, wooded, pond and premium lots. Built [verify].

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Homes for Sale in Highwood

Current listings open in the brokerage's MLS-powered search. Want a saved search for Highwood only? Ask Zach and he will set it up.

Search Highwood Listings

Listing data is provided courtesy of the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Recently Sold in Highwood

Zach's closed sales in Highwood will be listed here. Ask him for the most recent closings in this community — he will send the full list.

Listing data is provided courtesy of the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Where Highwood Is

Map placeholder — add a Google Maps embed URL as mapEmbedUrl for Highwood in src/content/communities.ts. Approximate center: 33.5513, -79.0353 [verify].

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Zach Peek, REALTOR® with Grand Strand Coastal Realty

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About this page

Written and maintained by Zach Peek, REALTOR® with Grand Strand Coastal Realty. Last updated March 2026.

Sources

Community facts: Highwood POA / HOA documents [verify]
Closed sales: Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS [verify]
School assignment: Georgetown County [verify — some addresses fall in Horry County] County School District [verify]
Flood zone and elevation: FEMA flood maps [verify]
Short-term rental rules: Murrells Inlet / county ordinances and community covenants [verify]

Zach Peek, REALTOR® · Grand Strand Coastal Realty · 1304 Azalea Court, Suite D, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 · (843) 855-4766

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