29821 Property Tax Rate

Clarks Hill, South Carolina · Part of Edgefield County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.36%

12.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$903

$75/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$903

Monthly

$75

Eff. Rate

0.36%

vs. South Carolina Avg12.8% below
vs. National Avg66.4% below

How ZIP 29821 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 29821$903
South Carolina Average$1,035
National Average$2,690

ZIP 29821

0.36%

Effective rate

South Carolina Avg

0.54%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in South Carolina

0.09%state avg 0.54%1.85%

Lower than 91% of ZIP codes in South Carolina(9th percentile, 374 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 29821

Property owners in ZIP code 29821 (Clarks Hill, South Carolina) pay a median of $903/year in property taxes on homes valued at $251,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.36%, which is 34% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29821 is approximately $75, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Edgefield County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29821 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29582 (0.36%) and 29842 (0.36%).

In Clarks Hill, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $69,659, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina reassesses property to current market value at sale with no cap; Edgefield County will establish a new tax basis from your purchase price. Edgefield County grants a $50,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residences — apply to the Edgefield County Assessor's office immediately following closing to reduce your assessed value. Confirm receipt and processing of your exemption claim with the assessor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 29821?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 29821 (Clarks Hill, SC) is 0.36%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Clarks Hill, SC (29821)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 29821 is $903. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 29821 compare to the South Carolina average?
ZIP code 29821's effective tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the South Carolina state average of 0.54%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $903, compared to the state average of $1,035.
What is the median home value in ZIP 29821?
The median home value in ZIP code 29821 (Clarks Hill, SC) is $251,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 29821 in?
ZIP code 29821 is part of Edgefield County in South Carolina. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in South Carolina, visit the Edgefield County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$336. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 29821 is part of Edgefield County, South Carolina. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Edgefield County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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