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Berkeley County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Berkeley County homeowners pay a median $1,400 a year in property tax, 0.45% of a median $310,300 home: below South Carolina's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Berkeley County by home value, at 0.45%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $722 | $60 |
| $230,000 | $1,037 | $86 |
| $310,000 | $1,398 | $117 |
| $470,000 | $2,120 | $177 |
| $620,000 | $2,796 | $233 |
Berkeley County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | 0.45% | $1,400 | $310,300 | $84,358 |
| South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | $69,324 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Berkeley County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Berkeley County?
The effective rate is 0.45%: a median $1,400 a year on a median $310,300 home. That's the 13th highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Berkeley County?
About $1,804 a year, $150 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Berkeley County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
Its rate is below the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.
How do I lower my Berkeley County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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