Welcome to this inviting three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home in the Pines of St. James, ideally located in the heart of the highly sought-after St. James school district in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Offering true single-level living with no stairs, a split-bedroom floor plan, and low HOA dues, this home combines everyday comfort with the relaxed coastal lifestyle of the Grand Strand. A major highlight is the 2025 kitchen remodel, featuring granite countertops and custom, soft-close wood cabinetry from Carolina HeartWood Cabinets. The updated kitchen also offers tile flooring and an open connection to the dining and living areas, making the space well suited for both daily living and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings give the living room an open, spacious feel while allowing natural light to move throughout the main gathering areas. Just off the living room, the sunroom provides valuable additional living space with French doors leading directly to the backyard patio. Hardwood-look luxury vinyl plank flooring makes this flexible room a great option for a home office, art studio, playroom, hobby space, or second sitting area. The private primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with updated gray cabinetry, an extended vanity, and a tub-and-shower combination. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bathroom provide comfortable space for guests, work, hobbies, or everyday living. The carpets throughout the home were recently professionally cleaned, giving the bedrooms and other carpeted areas a fresh, move-in-ready feel. Outside, the spacious, fully fenced backyard is one of the home’s standout features. With mature shade trees, an open lawn, and a concrete patio, there is plenty of room for pets to run, children to play, garden beds, outdoor games, grilling, or hosting friends and neighbors. The fenced setting offers privacy while remaining easy to maintain and ready for the next owner’s ideas. An attached one-car garage and concrete driveway provide convenient parking and additional storage. The Pines of St. James is known for its convenient Murrells Inlet location and budget-friendly HOA dues, placing this home near St. James schools, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, waterfront dining, Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, championship golf courses, fishing and boating access, and the beaches of the Grand Strand. Located near SC-707 with easy access to the US-17 Bypass, Highway 17 shopping and dining, Myrtle Beach International Airport, and the greater Myrtle Beach area, this home offers a desirable combination of an updated interior, generous outdoor space, low-maintenance living, and a central coastal location. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Some photos have been Virtually Staged. Measurements and school information are not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for verification.