Beaufort County, SC

Beaufort County, SC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Beaufort County, South Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Beaufort County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Beaufort County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBeaufort County Assessor's Officewww.beaufortcountysc.gov/assessor/index.html
  • Provides property appraisal data and assessment information.
  • Public property information search available via Public Access portal.
Property searchBeaufort County Public Access Property Informationsc-beaufort.publicaccessnow.com
  • Direct portal for property record details.
Deeds and recorded documentsBeaufort County Register of Deedsrod.beaufortcountysc.gov/searchng/
  • Official records public search for deeds, mortgages, and plats.
Property taxesmyBeaufortCounty Tax Payment Portalmybeaufortcounty.com
  • Official portal for real estate, personal, and vehicle tax payments.
  • Managed by the Beaufort County Treasurer's Office.
GIS and parcel mapsBeaufort County GIS Public Mappinggis.beaufortcountysc.gov/publicmapping/
  • Interactive parcel mapping and spatial data.
Permits and building recordsBeaufort County Building Inspectionswww.beaufortcountysc.gov/building-codes/index.html
  • Permit records are requested via FOIA or direct contact with the Building Inspections department.
Zoning and land useBeaufort County Zoning Mapgis.beaufortcountysc.gov/zoning/
  • Official zoning classification and mapping resource.
County data

Beaufort County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$573,927

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$16,790

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,970

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.51%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Beaufort County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Hilton Head Island$855,981$24,7000.63%$4,484
Bluffton$511,255$14,8800.44%$2,475
Beaufort$416,793$11,8500.52%$2,173
Saint Helena Island$654,769$16,1500.69%$2,777
Okatie$544,483$16,8100.47%$2,683
Seabrook$353,881$5,5200.59%$1,030
Daufuskie Island$749,171$25,4300.89%$5,960
Port Royal$381,410$8,7700.59%$1,943
Yemassee$125,228$2,3800.55%$502
Sheldon$2,375,705$92,0001.10%$22,765
FAQ

Beaufort County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Beaufort County?

Use the official Beaufort County Assessor's Office for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Beaufort County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official myBeaufortCounty Tax Payment Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Beaufort County?

Use the official Beaufort County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Beaufort County?

Use the official Beaufort County GIS Public Mapping for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Beaufort County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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