29672 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29672 (Seneca, South Carolina) pay a median of $1,473/year in property taxes on homes valued at $394,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.37%, which is 31% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29672 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Oconee County. This is $438 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29672 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29546 (0.37%) and 29640 (0.37%).

In Seneca, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $87,521, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina has no reassessment cap; Oconee County will reassess your property at fair market value when you close. Oconee County offers a $50,000 Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied primary residences — file your application with the Oconee County Assessor before the end of the calendar year following purchase to ensure timely tax relief. Verify the exemption has been recorded on your property card.