29135 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29135 (Saint Matthews, South Carolina) pay a median of $595/year in property taxes on homes valued at $151,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.39%, which is 28% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29135 is approximately $50, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Calhoun County. This is $440 less than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29135 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29704 (0.39%) and 29642 (0.39%).

In Saint Matthews, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $54,081, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina revalues all properties countywide every 5 years regardless of sale, and assessment increases can be steep — purchase price triggers no automatic reassessment advantage. Calhoun County provides a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences) and Senior Citizens Exemption; apply with the Calhoun County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Submit your homestead claim and verify your exemption status with the Calhoun County Assessor before the next county-wide revaluation to lock in your tax base.