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Charleston County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Charleston County homeowners pay a median $1,901 a year in property tax, 0.39% of a median $489,100 home: below South Carolina's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Charleston County by home value, at 0.39%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $240,000 | $934 | $78 |
| $370,000 | $1,439 | $120 |
| $490,000 | $1,906 | $159 |
| $730,000 | $2,840 | $237 |
| $980,000 | $3,812 | $318 |
Charleston County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County | 0.39% | $1,901 | $489,100 | $88,494 |
| 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 Charleston 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 Charleston County?
The effective rate is 0.39%: a median $1,901 a year on a median $489,100 home. That's the 21st highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Charleston County?
About $1,556 a year, $130 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Charleston 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 Charleston 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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- Kershaw County
- Berkeley County
- Anderson County
- Cherokee County
- Florence County
- Darlington County
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