29609 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29609 (Greenville, South Carolina) pay a median of $1,834/year in property taxes on homes valued at $303,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.60%, which is 11% above the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29609 is approximately $153, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Greenville County. This is $799 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29609 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29126 (0.60%) and 29150 (0.60%).

In Greenville, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $64,837, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina conducts countywide property revaluations every 5 years without purchase-price protections — your assessment resets at the next cycle and may increase significantly. Greenville County offers a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for primary residences, subject to income limits) and Senior Citizens Exemption; apply with the Greenville County Assessor to reduce your taxable base. Submit your homestead exemption claim to the Greenville County Assessor within 30 days of closing and verify the exemption is applied before the next county-wide revaluation.