MARKET COMMON, MYRTLE BEACH
LIVING IN MARKET COMMON
Last updated November 2026
THE SHORT ANSWER
Market Common is a walkable neighborhood and shopping district in the city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was built on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, opened in 2008 and uses zip code 29577.
Market Common is one of the most searched neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach, and for good reason. Buyers like being able to walk to dinner, a movie and the park. I have been in real estate since 1995, and I work with buyers and sellers across Horry County and Brunswick County. These are the questions people ask me most about Market Common, along with the latest market numbers.
What is Market Common in Myrtle Beach?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Market Common is a mixed-use district with shops, restaurants, homes, parks and military tributes, all in one walkable area. It sits on land that was once the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.
The center of Market Common is a town-center style street lined with stores and restaurants, with condos and apartments above some of the shops. Around it are neighborhoods of single-family homes and townhomes, a large public park with ponds and walking paths, and Warbird Park, which displays aircraft and honors the base's history.
When was Market Common Myrtle Beach built?
THE SHORT ANSWER
The Myrtle Beach Air Force Base closed in 1993. The Market Common shopping district opened in April 2008, and the surrounding neighborhoods have been built out in phases since then.
Many street names and historical markers in Market Common honor the people and history of the base. Newer homes and townhomes are still being added in and around the district.
Where is Market Common in Myrtle Beach?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Market Common is in the southern part of the city of Myrtle Beach, near Myrtle Beach International Airport and about 2 miles from the ocean.
| From Market Common to | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | about 2 miles | about 5 min |
| The beach | about 2 miles | about 5 to 10 min |
| Surfside Beach | about 4 miles | about 10 min |
| Downtown Myrtle Beach | about 5 miles | about 15 min |
| Murrells Inlet | about 12 miles | about 20 min |
| North Myrtle Beach | about 20 miles | about 35 min |
Drive times are approximate and run longer in summer.
What zip code is Market Common Myrtle Beach?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Market Common uses zip code 29577.
29577 also covers a large part of central and southern Myrtle Beach, including oceanfront condo towers. That matters when you read the market numbers below.
What do homes cost in Market Common Myrtle Beach?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Market Common homes are not tracked as their own zip code. In September 2026, the median sold price for single-family homes across zip code 29577 was $485,000 based on MLS sales, and public records show $501,950.
| Single-family homes, 29577 | Number | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price (MLS) | $485,000 | September 2026 |
| Median sold price (public records) | $501,950 | September 2026 |
| Median list price, active | $582,000 | September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 43 days | September 2026 |
| Sold price vs. list price | 96.6% | September 2026 |
| Months of inventory | 7.3 | September 2026 |
| Median estimated value | $501,000 | October 2026 |
Homes inside Market Common often sell above the zip code median because of the walkable location and newer construction. Inventory across 29577 is up about 25% from a year ago, so buyers have more choices than last fall. For a price check on a specific Market Common street, I pull recent sales for that neighborhood.
How much are condos and townhomes for sale in Market Common?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Condo prices across 29577 run lower than Market Common because the zip code includes many older oceanfront condos. In September 2026, the 29577 condo and townhome median sold price was $144,750.
| Condos and townhomes, 29577 | Number | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price (MLS) | $144,750 | September 2026 |
| Median sold price (public records) | $142,250 | September 2026 |
| Median list price, active | $199,000 | September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 67 days | September 2026 |
| Sold price vs. list price | 94.1% | September 2026 |
| Months of inventory | 11.99 | September 2026 |
| Median estimated value | $220,590 | October 2026 |
Market Common townhomes and condos above the shops usually sell well above these numbers. With close to 12 months of condo inventory in the zip code, buyers have leverage across the wider area. Always review the HOA budget, reserves and master insurance policy before you buy.
What is there to do at Market Common?
THE SHORT ANSWER
You can shop, dine, see a movie, walk the park and ponds, visit Warbird Park and catch seasonal events, all without getting in the car. The beach is about 2 miles away.
The district hosts events through the year, and the park and walking paths stay busy with walkers and bikers. Grand Park also has athletic fields used for local and visiting sports.
Is Market Common a good place to live?
THE SHORT ANSWER
It depends on what you want. Market Common offers walkability, newer homes, parks and quick access to the airport and beach. Prices are higher than many inland areas, and some homes have HOA fees and rules to review.
Ask for the HOA documents early and read the rules on rentals, parking and exterior changes. Get insurance quotes before you go under contract. I often send clients to Keith Gore with Brightlight Insurance (910-207-7662).
Walk the neighborhood on a weekday evening and a busy Saturday to see how it feels at both times.
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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.
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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.