Charleston's historic peninsula, tourism economy, and Boeing manufacturing plant have driven some of the fastest home-price appreciation in the Southeast. Charleston County's very low owner-occupied property tax rate is one of the market's few affordability offsets.
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The 0.55% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Charleston and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide South Carolina average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Charleston buyers. Many Charleston properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $300/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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