Beaufort County Property Taxes
Beaufort County, South Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
115.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$169/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$407,600
State avg ▲ $181,398
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,147
$179/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,854
$155/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 46 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort taxes remain modest despite high values
At 0.496%, Beaufort's effective property tax rate ranks comfortably below the national median of 0.98%, placing it in the bottom 30% nationally. Residents pay $2,022 annually on a median home valued at $407,600—less than three-quarters of the national median property tax, despite much higher home values.
Beaufort below state average, strong values
Beaufort's 0.496% effective rate sits slightly below South Carolina's state average of 0.542%, making it a relatively light-tax county. However, the median property tax of $2,022 is the highest among all eight counties studied here, reflecting Beaufort's dramatically higher median home values of $407,600.
Lowest rate, highest property values
Beaufort's 0.496% rate beats all comparable counties measured and represents the state's coastal advantage. Its median home value of $407,600 far exceeds any regional peer, yet the low tax rate means Beaufort remains affordable for affluent buyers relative to national standards.
Beaufort's expensive homes, modest rates
On a median home value of $407,600, Beaufort residents pay $2,022 annually in property tax—approximately $169 per month. While this is the highest dollar amount among the counties studied, the effective rate of 0.496% is quite favorable given the property values.
High-value properties warrant review
For Beaufort homeowners with expensive properties, a property tax assessment appeal can yield substantial savings. Even a small percentage reduction in assessed value translates to meaningful annual tax relief on a $400,000+ home.
How Beaufort County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Beaufort County
0.50%
Effective rate
South Carolina Avg
0.52%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.