29385 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29385 (Wellford, South Carolina) pay a median of $1,154/year in property taxes on homes valued at $207,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is near the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29385 is approximately $96, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Spartanburg County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29385 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29353 (0.56%) and 29840 (0.56%).

In Wellford, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $56,723, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina reassesses all properties countywide every 5 years regardless of sale — your assessment resets without purchase-price protections at the next revaluation cycle. Spartanburg County offers a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for primary residences, income-limited) and Senior Citizens Exemption; apply with the Spartanburg County Assessor to reduce your taxable base. Submit your homestead exemption claim to the Spartanburg County Assessor within 30 days of closing and verify it is recorded before the next county-wide revaluation.