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Explore Breakers Reef condos for sale in Litchfield by the Sea, featuring oceanfront living, spacious townhome-style residences, a pool, and direct beach access.
Breakers Reef is a direct-oceanfront, townhome-style condominium community built in 1988 as eleven villa clusters arranged in a horseshoe around a central lake, at the northernmost point of the gated Litchfield by the Sea resort in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, zip code 29585. Units run up to four bedrooms and roughly 2,500 heated square feet, with recent sales ranging from about $995,000 to $2.18 million.
Quick Facts | Detail |
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ZIP Code | 29585 |
County | Georgetown County, South Carolina |
Built | 1988, eleven villa clusters in a horseshoe layout around a central lake |
Typical Unit Size | Up to 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, roughly 2,500 heated square feet |
Recent Sale Prices | Roughly $995,000 to $2.18 million, per recent MLS-listed sales |
School District | Georgetown County School District, Waccamaw school family |
Breakers Reef condos rarely come up for sale, and direct-oceanfront units move fast when they do. Search current listings or contact a local agent to be notified the moment one hits the market.
Eleven oceanfront villa clusters, a horseshoe around a lake, and the northernmost address in Litchfield by the Sea
Breakers Reef sits at the northern edge of Litchfield by the Sea, reached by turning left at the resort's entrance and continuing past the roundabout in front of the Bridgewater condos. Built in 1988, the community is laid out as eleven villa clusters arranged in a horseshoe, each looking out over a central freshwater lake, a shared pool, low dunes, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Unlike a typical mid-rise beach condo building, Breakers Reef reads more like a row of coastal townhomes. Residences are split across two or three levels, so bedrooms and living space are separated by floor rather than stacked side by side, and several units include elevators, wet bars, and fireplaces original to the 1988 construction.
Because only eleven villa clusters exist and turnover is low, Breakers Reef units are scarce. Recent MLS-listed sales have ranged from about $995,000 for an interior-lake-view unit to more than $2.1 million for a direct-oceanfront residence.
Select Breakers Reef units are marketed with a zero-minute walk to the beach, among the closest ocean access of any Litchfield by the Sea community.
Breakers Reef occupies the resort's northern tip, past the Bridgewater condos, giving many units unobstructed views up the coast toward North Litchfield Beach.
Two- and three-story floor plans, some with elevators, provide more separation between bedrooms and living space than a typical single-level resort condo.
The community pool operates April through October and overlooks the same central lake the villa clusters are arranged around.
Living at Breakers Reef means starting the day with coffee on a private deck facing the Atlantic and ending it with a walk along the resort's biking and jogging paths past the marsh overlooks and fishing docks. Because golf carts are not permitted within Breakers Reef itself, the immediate community stays quieter than golf-cart-heavy sections of Litchfield by the Sea.
The Litchfield by the Sea resort surrounding Breakers Reef combines private beach access with lakes, marsh, and maritime forest on the Waccamaw Neck between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, and residents commonly cite the roughly 70-mile drive to historic Charleston and 25-mile drive to Myrtle Beach as reference points for day trips.
Community layout, drive times, and golf cart restriction confirmed via current Breakers Reef MLS and rental listings, 2026.
Breakers Reef sits a short drive from Willbrook Boulevard and Ocean Highway, putting these long-running local businesses within easy reach.
Business addresses and hours confirmed via each business's official website, August 2026.
Brookgreen Gardens hours and admission per Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com, current as of 2026.
All four schools fall under the Georgetown County School District. Since Breakers Reef functions primarily as a second-home and vacation-rental community, buyers planning to relocate full time should still confirm current attendance zoning directly with the district.
School names, addresses, and ratings sourced from Georgetown County School District (gcsd.k12.sc.us) and Niche.com, August 2026.
Because only eleven villa clusters make up the entire community, comparable sales are limited and pricing swings widely based on position. Recent MLS-listed sales have run from about $995,000 for interior-lake and ocean-view units up to $1.57 million and $2.18 million for direct-oceanfront residences, with unit sizes generally around 2,500 heated square feet.
Buyers comparing Breakers Reef to other oceanfront options should also review the Pawleys Island luxury homes for sale page, since automated home-value tools tend to underweight the difference between a direct-oceanfront unit and one facing the interior lake.
Recent sale prices: Coastal Carolinas MLS-sourced listings via James Schiller Team and Jake Lee Real Estate, 2026.
Taylor Keenan, ABR, The Litchfield Company, a Christie's International Real Estate affiliate, Pawleys Island, SC. Taylor was named 2020 Rookie of the Year by The Litchfield Company and represents buyers and sellers across Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown, including scarce oceanfront listings like Breakers Reef. Reach the Taylor Keenan Team at (843) 630-1166 or through the contact page.
Yes, select units within Breakers Reef sit directly on the Atlantic oceanfront, with some listed as a zero-minute walk to the beach, while others face the community's interior lake with ocean views beyond.
No. Golf carts are not permitted within Breakers Reef itself, though they are common elsewhere in Litchfield by the Sea. Buyers and renters should check current community rules before bringing one.
The community pool typically operates April through October. Exact dates and hours should be confirmed with the current homeowners association.
Breakers Reef was originally built in 1988 as eleven villa clusters arranged in a horseshoe around a central lake, with exterior wood siding, architectural shingles, and large wind-rated windows.
Rental eligibility varies by unit. Some Breakers Reef properties have an active vacation-rental history, while certain ownership structures, such as partnership-owned shares, restrict rentals entirely. Buyers should confirm current rental rules for the specific unit before purchasing.
Taylor Keenan and the Taylor Keenan Team provide local market knowledge and personalized representation for buyers and sellers throughout Breakers Reef, Litchfield by the Sea, Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown.
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Sources: 1. Coastal Carolinas MLS-sourced listings via James Schiller Team, homesforsalelistings.net, 2026. 2. Jake Lee Real Estate, jakeleerealestate.com, 2026. 3. C21 The Harrelson Group and Beach Pro Team MLS listings, 2026. 4. Georgetown County School District, gcsd.k12.sc.us. 5. Niche.com school ratings, 2026. 6. Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com. 7. Kudzu Bakery, kudzubakery.com. 8. Frank's Restaurant and Bar, franksandoutback.com. 9. Hammock Shops Village, hammockshops.com. 10. The Litchfield Company, thelitchfieldcompany.com.
14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
