This simple calculator can help home sellers in South Carolina estimate their transfer taxes. To get a ballpark idea of the transfer fees you might pay in the Palmetto State, enter your home’s estimated selling price above.
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How the South Carolina Transfer Tax is Calculated
South Carolina’s transfer tax, known as a Deed Recording Fee, is calculated at a rate of $1.85 on realty value of $100-$500 and an additional $1.85 for each $500 increment after composed of both county and state fees at a rate of $1.30 for the state portion and $0.55 for the county portion.
For example, if you sold your home for $381,000 (South Carolina’s median home price), you could expect to pay $1,406 in South Carolina transfer taxes.
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