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Explore Fordham oceanfront condos for sale in Somerset at Litchfield by the Sea, featuring spacious residences, ocean views, pools, and direct beach access.
Fordham is a 50-unit oceanfront condominium building built in 1996 off South Dunes Drive within the Somerset section of gated Litchfield by the Sea in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, zip code 29585. Units are the largest in Somerset, running three to four bedrooms at roughly 1,892 to 2,644 square feet, with recent sales around $1.16 million to $1.2 million for three-bedroom units.
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ZIP Code | 29585 |
County | Georgetown County, South Carolina |
Built | 1996, 50 units, off South Dunes Drive |
Typical Unit Size | 3 to 4 bedrooms, roughly 1,892 to 2,644 square feet, the largest floor plans in Somerset |
Recent Sale Prices | Roughly $1.16 million to $1.2 million for 3-bedroom units, per current listings |
School District | Georgetown County School District, Waccamaw school family |
Fordham's larger floor plans and oceanfront position make listings here move quickly. Search current listings or contact a local agent to see what's available.
The largest condos in Somerset, built to feel more like a single-family home than a beach unit
Fordham sits off South Dunes Drive within Somerset, the six-building oceanfront section of gated Litchfield by the Sea that also includes Cambridge, Warwick, Hamilton, Paget, and Whitney Parrish. Built in 1996 with 50 units, Fordham holds one of the largest stretches of oceanfront property in the resort and is consistently described by local agents as feeling more like a single-family home than a typical condo.
Units run three or four bedrooms at roughly 1,892 to 2,644 square feet, noticeably larger than its Somerset neighbors: Cambridge and Hamilton units run about 1,600 square feet, and Whitney Parrish is similarly sized at roughly 1,600 square feet. Fordham's oversized balconies, some around 500 square feet, and details like crown molding and tray ceilings reinforce the building's reputation as Somerset's most spacious option.
First-floor units have private stairs from the balcony straight down to the pool and beach, a convenience layered on top of the building's standard elevator service and assigned covered parking.
At up to 2,644 square feet, Fordham units run hundreds of square feet larger than Cambridge, Hamilton, or Whitney Parrish next door.
Somerset's shared amenities include seven night-lit tennis courts, more than most other Litchfield by the Sea sections offer.
Residents can fish for flounder, blue crab, and spottail bass in Osprey Lake's brackish water, a short walk from the building.
First-floor Fordham condos include a private staircase from the balcony directly to the pool and beach, skipping the elevator entirely.
Life at Fordham moves easily between four Somerset pools, seven miles of walking paths, and direct beach access, with an oceanfront clubhouse and cabana for gathering after a day on the water or the tennis courts. Golf is close by too, with Willbrook Plantation Golf Club a short drive away for a quick tee time.
Because Fordham's larger units draw families and multigenerational groups, the building tends to feel busier during summer weeks and holiday periods than smaller Somerset buildings, with quieter stretches in the off-season.
Amenity mileage and golf proximity confirmed via The Litchfield Company and Dieter Company Fordham rental listings, 2026.
A short drive down Willbrook Boulevard or Ocean Highway reaches these long-running local businesses.
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 most Fordham owners use their units as second homes or vacation rentals, this matters most for buyers planning eventual full-time use, who should confirm current 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.
Current listings show three-bedroom Fordham units priced between about $1.16 million and $1.2 million, while four-bedroom units around 2,600 square feet typically command a premium given the additional space. Fordham prices generally run higher than its Somerset neighbors, reflecting its larger average unit size and reputation as the section's most spacious building.
Buyers comparing Fordham to other Somerset buildings or Litchfield Beach oceanfront options should also review the Pawleys Island luxury homes for sale page, since square footage varies meaningfully even within the same six-building Somerset community.
Recent sale prices and unit sizes: Homes.com building profile and The Dieter Company Fordham listings, 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 Somerset's largest oceanfront residences at Fordham. Reach the Taylor Keenan Team at (843) 630-1166 or through the contact page.
Fordham units run three or four bedrooms, from roughly 1,892 to 2,644 square feet, making them the largest floor plans within Somerset's six buildings.
Fordham stands out for its size: units run hundreds of square feet larger than Cambridge, Hamilton, and Whitney Parrish, which are generally around 1,600 square feet. Fordham also holds one of the largest stretches of direct oceanfront property in Somerset.
Fordham was built in 1996 as a 50-unit oceanfront condominium building off South Dunes Drive.
Fordham owners have access to Somerset's four shared pools, seven lighted tennis courts, Osprey Lake fishing, seven miles of walking paths, and about a mile of private beach access, along with elevators and assigned covered parking at the building itself.
Fordham is zoned for Georgetown County School District's Waccamaw schools: Waccamaw Elementary, Waccamaw Intermediate, Waccamaw Middle, and Waccamaw High School. Buyers planning full-time use should verify current zoning with the district.
Taylor Keenan and the Taylor Keenan Team provide local market knowledge and personalized representation for buyers and sellers throughout Fordham, Somerset, Litchfield by the Sea, Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown.
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Sources: 1. Homes.com building profile, The Fordham, 2026. 2. The Dieter Company, Fordham rentals and vacation listings, 2026. 3. The Litchfield Company, litchfieldbeach.com. 4. Jake Lee Real Estate, Somerset and Fordham community profiles, 2026. 5. James Schiller Team, homesforsalelistings.net, Somerset building comparisons, 2026. 6. Georgetown County School District, gcsd.k12.sc.us. 7. Niche.com school ratings, 2026. 8. Brookgreen Gardens official site and MyrtleBeach.com. 9. Willbrook Plantation Golf Club, willbrookgolf.com. 10. Kudzu Bakery, kudzubakery.com. 11. Frank's Restaurant and Bar, franksandoutback.com. 12. Hammock Shops Village, hammockshops.com.
14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
14240 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island SC 29585
