29902 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29902 (Beaufort, South Carolina) pay a median of $1,661/year in property taxes on homes valued at $306,000. 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 29902 is approximately $138, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Beaufort County. This is $626 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29902 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29644 (0.54%) and 29707 (0.54%).

In Beaufort, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $72,564, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina imposes no reassessment cap; Beaufort County will reset your assessed value to market value at purchase. Beaufort County offers a $50,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your exemption claim with the Beaufort County Assessor within 30 days of closing to shield a portion of your home's value from taxation. Request a new assessment estimate reflecting the exemption.