If you’re searching for luxury homes Myrtle Beach or dreaming of oceanfront estates on the famed Golden Mile, Ocean Forest should be on your short list. The neighborhood blends old-school coastal glamour, a storied past, and a mix of oceanfront condos and single-family lots that attract buyers looking for prime beach access, golf-course adjacency, and investment potential. Ocean Forest sits on the north end of Myrtle Beach’s prime oceanfront strip commonly called "The Golden Mile" — a roughly one-mile stretch prized for low hotel density, private homes, and a quieter, more residential beach experience than some resort areas. That proximity to both beach and amenities (notably several historic and championship golf courses nearby) is one reason buyers chase properties here.

MLS Listings Data: Ocean Forest - MB


Total Listings:	2
Average Price:	$4,854,400
Highest Listing Price:	$4,920,000
Average Days On Market:	122

There are currently 2 homes for sale on MLS in the Ocean Forest luxury neighborhood of Myrtle Beach SC. Real estate property listings here have an average sales price of $4,854,400, ranging in price from $4,788,800 to $4,920,000. The average sq ft home is approximately 5,675 square feet for a house in Ocean Forest of Myrtle Beach SC. The largest property for sale is 5,993 sqft and the smallest 5,357 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, listing date, and time on MLS with an average of one hundred twenty-one days on the market.

More About Ocean Forest Neighborhood Myrtle Beach

Ocean Forest’s name carries weight. In the late 1920s the Woodside brothers set out to build a grand resort anchored by the Ocean Forest Hotel — a ten-story “castle by the sea” designed by prominent architects and once considered the area’s crown jewel. Although the hotel was eventually demolished in the 1970s, its legacy still shapes the neighborhood’s identity.

Today the name “Ocean Forest” appears on several condo complexes (Ocean Forest Villas, Ocean Forest Plaza, etc.) and on pockets of single-family oceanfront estates. The condos range from older, well-maintained complexes that appeal to vacation-rental investors and second-home buyers, to renovated units marketed as turnkey, upscale beach retreats. If your clients want a classic oceanfront condo with views and rental potential, Ocean Forest Villas and similar properties are the typical play.

Like other desirable sections of the Grand Strand, Ocean Forest has seen a “teardown effect”: modest older cottages on oceanfront lots are frequently being replaced with significantly larger, modern oceanfront homes. That dynamic is driving lot values up and creating opportunities for buyers who want custom oceanfront estates — but it also means buyers should budget for higher rebuild/insurance costs and pay attention to coastal setback and permitting rules.

Investment and resale considerations

Vacation rental demand remains strong in the Golden Mile area — many buyers are investors seeking seasonal income from short-term rentals in updated condos. Look at occupancy and HOA policies before buying.
For luxury single-family buyers, check local zoning and coastal construction requirements; oceanfront lots that look small may have significant redevelopment value once permits and insurance are accounted for.

Ocean Forest offers a rare combination: historic coastal pedigree, access to the quieter, highly coveted Golden Mile beachfront, and a mix of condo convenience and single-family potential that appeals to both lifestyle buyers and investors. For buyers seeking an oceanfront estate with that coastal cachet — or a deluxe condo with easy beach access and rental upside — this neighborhood remains one of Myrtle Beach’s most desirable pockets.