02/12/2026
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π Investment Showdown β North Myrtle Beach Beach Homes
510 20th Ave N vs 211 21st Ave N β which is better for a vacation rental investment? π
π‘ 510 20th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC β ~$799,000
β’ 4 beds, 4 baths, ~2,700 sq ft β fully furnished beach home just a few blocks from the sand. οΏΌ
β’ Built for entertaining with an open layout, private pool deck & vacation-ready interiors. οΏΌ
β’ A classic Cherry Grove footprint that draws strong seasonal demand for Airbnb/VRBO. οΏΌ
π Investment Pros:
β Lower purchase price β potentially higher cash-on-cash return.
β Strong family + group rental appeal with pool and entertainment space.
β Less debt service helps absorb shoulder-season occupancy dips.
π Investment Cons:
β Slightly smaller than competitor β may limit top-end ADR compared to larger homes.
β Single unit only β no built-in secondary revenue stream like a split-unit or basement suite.
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π‘ 211 21st Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC β ~$1,095,000
β’ 5 beds, 4.5 baths, ~2,450 sq ft raised beach home with heated pool just one block to the beach. οΏΌ
β’ Ocean views & outdoor amenities amplify guest appeal. οΏΌ
β’ More square footage above ground and premium finishes attract higher nightly rates. οΏΌ
π Investment Pros:
β Bigger total rental capacity β more beds = higher top-line STR revenue.
β Heated pool drives shoulder-season bookings and premium nightly pricing.
β One block from the ocean = premium ADR & strong summer occupancy.
π Investment Cons:
β Higher purchase price β cash flow depends more heavily on strong occupancy.
β More mortgage pressure; requires better management & marketing to hit targets.
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π‘ Which One Makes More Sense for STR Income?
β‘ 510 20th Ave N β Best for higher ROI on a tighter budget and easy entry to beach vacation rentals. Lower acquisition cost helps net revenue stick to the bottom line.
β‘ 211 21st Ave N β Best for maximum nightly rates & total revenue potential if youβre optimizing for gross Airbnb income and can support the larger mortgage.
Bottom Line:
If your focus is aggressive revenue potential and premium nightly income, 211 21st Ave N is the stronger STR candidate. If youβre thinking cash flow + lower risk on purchase, 510 20th Ave N gives you a more conservative yet profitable vacation rental play.
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Russ Knapp-Dunes Properties
