29492 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29492 (Charleston, South Carolina) pay a median of $3,900/year in property taxes on homes valued at $727,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is near the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29492 is approximately $325, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berkeley County. This is $2,865 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29492 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29560 (0.54%) and 29153 (0.54%).

In Charleston, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $115,605, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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