Property Tax in Berkeley County
via TaxByCounty
Berkeley taxes rank squarely at national average
At 0.479%, Berkeley's effective property tax rate sits just below the national median of 0.98%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties. Residents pay $1,343 annually on a median home valued at $280,300—half the national median property tax of $2,690.
Below state average despite higher home values
Berkeley's 0.479% effective rate runs below South Carolina's state average of 0.542%, positioning it as a relatively affordable county. The median property tax of $1,343 exceeds the state median of $939 only because Berkeley's homes are worth considerably more—$280,300 versus $200,000 statewide.
Competitive rate in growing region
Berkeley's 0.479% rate is lower than Anderson (0.464%) and Abbeville (0.487%), making it one of the region's most tax-friendly counties. Combined with strong median home values of $280,300, Berkeley offers an attractive balance for homebuyers seeking value.
Berkeley homeowners pay about $1,343
On a median home value of $280,300, Berkeley residents pay $1,343 annually in property tax—roughly $112 per month. This represents solid value considering the county's growing economy and home values that rival much more heavily taxed regions nationally.
Appeal if assessed above market
Berkeley's competitive tax rate doesn't mean every assessment is accurate. If your home was assessed at a value higher than comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, file an appeal—you could reduce an already reasonable tax bill further.