Charleston County, SC

Charleston 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 Charleston County, South Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Charleston 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.

Charleston County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCharleston County Assessor's Officewww.charlestoncounty.gov/departments/assessor/
  • Provides general information on property appraisal and assessment responsibilities.
Property searchCharleston County Real Property Record Searchsc-charleston.publicaccessnow.com/RealPropertyRecordSearch.aspx
  • Official vendor portal for real property record searches. Do not use dashes or spaces when searching by PIN.
Deeds and recorded documentsCharleston County Register of Deedswww.charlestoncounty.gov/departments/rod/
  • Records land titles, liens, and other property-related documents.
Property taxesCharleston County Real Property Tax Searchsc-charleston.publicaccessnow.com/RealPropertyRecordSearch.aspx
  • Tax information is integrated within the property record search portal.
GIS and parcel mapsCharleston County GIS Viewergisccweb.charlestoncounty.org/public_search/
  • Official interactive parcel map for Charleston County.
Permits and building recordsCharleston County Building Inspection Serviceswww.charlestoncounty.gov/departments/building-inspection-services/
  • Provides information on building permits and inspection procedures. Note that some municipalities within the county may have separate permitting authorities.
Zoning and land useCharleston County Zoning & Planningwww.charlestoncounty.gov/departments/zoning-planning/
  • County-wide zoning and planning information. City of Charleston maintains a separate interactive zoning map.
County data

Charleston 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$616,847

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$14,220

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,297

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.35%

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.

Charleston County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Charleston$561,257$12,5550.37%$2,231
Mount Pleasant$892,202$19,1450.26%$2,524
North Charleston$286,001$5,6000.47%$1,384
Johns Island$750,648$20,2300.39%$3,118
Hollywood$528,635$11,2750.35%$1,948
Isle Of Palms$1,893,132$43,1200.68%$8,552
Ravenel$518,713$13,0700.38%$2,159
Summerville$331,284$8,7600.40%$1,306
Mc Clellanville$398,824$7,8900.31%$1,411
Awendaw$727,769$17,3200.30%$2,514
FAQ

Charleston County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Charleston County?

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

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

Use the official Charleston 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 Charleston County?

Use the official Charleston County GIS Viewer 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 Charleston County property owners?

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

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