Berkeley County Property Taxes
Berkeley County, South Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$112/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$280,300
State avg ▲ $181,398
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,476
$123/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,002
$84/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#16
of 46 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Berkeley taxes rank squarely at national average
At 0.479%, Berkeley's effective property tax rate sits just below the national median of 0.98%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties. Residents pay $1,343 annually on a median home valued at $280,300—half the national median property tax of $2,690.
Below state average despite higher home values
Berkeley's 0.479% effective rate runs below South Carolina's state average of 0.542%, positioning it as a relatively affordable county. The median property tax of $1,343 exceeds the state median of $939 only because Berkeley's homes are worth considerably more—$280,300 versus $200,000 statewide.
Competitive rate in growing region
Berkeley's 0.479% rate is lower than Anderson (0.464%) and Abbeville (0.487%), making it one of the region's most tax-friendly counties. Combined with strong median home values of $280,300, Berkeley offers an attractive balance for homebuyers seeking value.
Berkeley homeowners pay about $1,343
On a median home value of $280,300, Berkeley residents pay $1,343 annually in property tax—roughly $112 per month. This represents solid value considering the county's growing economy and home values that rival much more heavily taxed regions nationally.
Appeal if assessed above market
Berkeley's competitive tax rate doesn't mean every assessment is accurate. If your home was assessed at a value higher than comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, file an appeal—you could reduce an already reasonable tax bill further.
How Berkeley County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Berkeley County
0.48%
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.