Property Tax in Charleston County
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Charleston taxes below national average
Charleston's effective tax rate of 0.413% ranks among the lowest in the nation, falling well short of the U.S. median of 0.52%. Despite higher home values here, the county's median tax bill of $1,864 remains roughly one-third less than the national median of $2,690.
Charleston ranks second-lowest in state
With a 0.413% rate, Charleston is South Carolina's second-lowest taxed county, just behind Calhoun at 0.423%. Residents enjoy $75 less annual tax than the state median of $939, despite owning homes worth significantly more than their neighbors.
Best tax rate in the coastal region
Charleston's 0.413% rate sharply undercuts Colleton County's 0.605% and Clarendon County's 0.576%. Among growing coastal and Lowcountry counties, Charleston offers the clearest tax advantage to homeowners.
Higher values, moderate tax burden
Charleston's median home value of $450,800—the highest among these eight counties—results in a median property tax of $1,864 annually. With mortgage escrow, that bill climbs to roughly $1,968 per year.
Charleston homeowners should verify assessments
Even in low-tax Charleston, many properties are overassessed relative to comparable sales. Requesting a reassessment review from the county assessor costs nothing and could yield significant annual savings.