BRIARCLIFFE ACRES, SC
LIVING IN BRIARCLIFFE ACRES
Last updated November 2026
THE SHORT ANSWER
Briarcliffe Acres is a small oceanfront town in Horry County, South Carolina, between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. It is mostly wooded residential streets, uses zip code 29572 and had about 570 residents in recent estimates.
Briarcliffe Acres surprises a lot of buyers. It is a quiet, tree-covered town sitting right between two of the busiest beach cities on the Grand Strand. I have been in real estate since 1995, and I work out of our North Myrtle Beach office. These are the questions people ask me most about Briarcliffe Acres, along with the latest market numbers.
Where is Briarcliffe Acres SC?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Briarcliffe Acres is on the oceanfront in Horry County, just south of North Myrtle Beach and north of the Myrtle Beach city limits. US 17 runs along its western edge.
The town stretches from US 17 to the ocean. Its streets wind through mature trees, which gives it a very different feel from the high-rise oceanfront nearby.
Is Briarcliffe Acres its own town?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Yes. Briarcliffe Acres is an incorporated town with its own town council and rules. It is not part of Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach.
Because it is its own town, it has its own zoning and building rules. Before you buy or plan changes to a home, check with the Town of Briarcliffe Acres about permits, tree removal and setbacks.
What zip code is Briarcliffe Acres SC?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Briarcliffe Acres uses zip code 29572, which it shares with the northern part of Myrtle Beach.
Mail often shows a Myrtle Beach address even though the home is inside Briarcliffe Acres town limits. The tax record confirms which town a home is in.
What is Briarcliffe Acres known for?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Briarcliffe Acres is known for its quiet, wooded streets, larger lots and direct ocean access, with no commercial strip inside the town. It was first developed in the 1940s.
Residents are minutes from shopping and dining at Barefoot Landing, Restaurant Row and the rest of the Grand Strand, but the town itself stays mostly residential.
How far is Briarcliffe Acres from Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Briarcliffe Acres is about 15 minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach and about 10 minutes from Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.
| From Briarcliffe Acres to | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Landing | about 3 miles | about 5 min |
| Main Street, North Myrtle Beach | about 6 miles | about 10 min |
| Downtown Myrtle Beach | about 8 miles | about 15 min |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | about 14 miles | about 25 min |
| Little River | about 12 miles | about 20 min |
Drive times are approximate and change with summer traffic on US 17.
What do homes cost in Briarcliffe Acres SC?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Briarcliffe Acres has only a few sales each year, so it is not tracked on its own. Across zip code 29572, the September 2026 median sold price for single-family homes was $778,500 based on MLS sales, and public records show $500,000.
| Single-family homes, 29572 | Number | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price (MLS) | $778,500 | September 2026 |
| Median sold price (public records) | $500,000 | September 2026 |
| Median list price, active | $744,982 | September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 109 days | September 2026 |
| Sold price vs. list price | 97.1% | September 2026 |
| Months of inventory | 9.85 | September 2026 |
| Median estimated value | $782,110 | October 2026 |
Oceanfront homes in Briarcliffe Acres sit at the top of the local market, while homes on interior wooded lots sell for less. With close to 10 months of inventory in 29572, buyers have more choices and more time than they did a year ago. For an accurate value, I pull the few recent sales inside the town itself.
Is Briarcliffe Acres a good place to live?
THE SHORT ANSWER
It depends on what you want. Briarcliffe Acres offers privacy, trees, beach access and a central location between two cities. Listings are limited, prices are high, and the town has its own building and tree rules to follow.
Get insurance quotes early on any coastal home. I often send clients to Keith Gore with Brightlight Insurance (910-207-7662). If you want to be alerted when something comes up, I can set up a saved search for you.
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Listings here are rare. Ask me to watch for one, or find out what your home is worth.
Market data: Realtors Property Resource (RPR), MLS and public records, September 2026; estimated values as of October 2026. Drive times are approximate. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
DANIELLE KING, REALTOR®
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Danielle helps sellers, buyers and investors in Brunswick County NC, Tabor City NC and Horry County SC. Her real estate roots go back to 1995. She writes about the local market here on her blog.