South Carolina Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your monthly payment in South Carolina, with property tax included using the state's effective rate of 0.48%. See your full amortization schedule and analyze your loan structure.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Estimates only. Does not include homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance (PMI), or HOA fees. Property tax uses the state's average effective rate and your actual bill may differ.
Yearly Amortization Schedule
| Year | Principal Paid | Interest Paid | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,577 | $20,695 | $316,423 |
| 2 | $3,816 | $20,455 | $312,607 |
| 3 | $4,072 | $20,200 | $308,535 |
| 4 | $4,345 | $19,927 | $304,191 |
| 5 | $4,636 | $19,636 | $299,555 |
| 6 | $4,946 | $19,325 | $294,609 |
| 7 | $5,277 | $18,994 | $289,332 |
| 8 | $5,631 | $18,641 | $283,701 |
| 9 | $6,008 | $18,264 | $277,694 |
| 10 | $6,410 | $17,861 | $271,284 |
| 11 | $6,839 | $17,432 | $264,444 |
| 12 | $7,297 | $16,974 | $257,147 |
| 13 | $7,786 | $16,485 | $249,361 |
| 14 | $8,308 | $15,964 | $241,053 |
| 15 | $8,864 | $15,407 | $232,189 |
| 16 | $9,458 | $14,814 | $222,732 |
| 17 | $10,091 | $14,180 | $212,641 |
| 18 | $10,767 | $13,505 | $201,874 |
| 19 | $11,488 | $12,784 | $190,386 |
| 20 | $12,257 | $12,014 | $178,129 |
| 21 | $13,078 | $11,193 | $165,051 |
| 22 | $13,954 | $10,317 | $151,097 |
| 23 | $14,888 | $9,383 | $136,208 |
| 24 | $15,886 | $8,386 | $120,323 |
| 25 | $16,949 | $7,322 | $103,373 |
| 26 | $18,085 | $6,187 | $85,289 |
| 27 | $19,296 | $4,976 | $65,993 |
| 28 | $20,588 | $3,683 | $45,405 |
| 29 | $21,967 | $2,305 | $23,438 |
| 30 | $23,438 | $833 | $0 |
Property tax in South Carolina: the numbers
South Carolina has one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the country. At 0.48%, it is 48% below the 0.92% national average, and it shares 45th place with Arizona and Colorado when the 50 states are ranked from highest rate to lowest.
A median-valued home in South Carolina is worth $259,000 and carries a median property tax of $1,251 per year, or roughly $104 per month. By median home value the state ranks 32nd out of 50 (1 = highest), and by median annual property tax it ranks 45th.
| Effective property tax rate | 0.48% |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,000 |
| Median annual property tax | $1,251 |
| Rank by rate (1 = highest of 50) | 45 (tied with Arizona and Colorado) |
| Difference vs 0.92% national average | 0.44 points below (48% below) |
What this means for your monthly payment
Two worked examples for South Carolina, using the figures above:
Example 1: the median home
$1,251 per year ÷ 12 = about $104 per month in property tax (median home value: $259,000).
Example 2: a $300,000 home
$300,000 × 0.48% ÷ 12 = about $120 per month, or $1,440 per year.
At the 0.92% national average rate, a $300,000 home would have about $2,760 in property tax per year. In South Carolina it is about $1,440, which is $1,320 less per year (about $110 less per month).
Compare with similar states
States ranked just above and just below South Carolina by effective property tax rate (1 = highest). States with the same rate are ordered by median annual tax.
South Carolina property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in South Carolina is 0.48%. That is 48% below the 0.92% national average, and the state shares 45th place with Arizona and Colorado when the 50 states are ranked from highest rate to lowest.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in South Carolina?
At South Carolina's effective rate of 0.48%, property tax on a $300,000 home works out to about $1,440 per year, or about $120 per month. At the 0.92% national average, the same home would be about $2,760 per year, so South Carolina is about $1,320 less per year.
How much is property tax on the median home in South Carolina?
The median home value in South Carolina is $259,000, and the median annual property tax is $1,251, which is about $104 per month.
Does the property tax rate vary inside South Carolina?
Yes. Property taxes are set locally, so actual bills depend on your county, city, and exemptions. The 0.48% figure is a state-level estimate based on medians, not a rate that applies to every home.
Figures are estimates based on Census data and are not tax or financial advice. Actual bills depend on your local rates, assessed value and exemptions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, as compiled by PropertyShark and PropertyTaxByState.