Charleston County tax sales
Charleston County runs the Charleston area's tax enforcement under South Carolina rules: Fall county tax sales return 3 to 12% by redemption quarter with a 1 year owner redemption. Right now, 768 (estimated) properties around Charleston carry at least one motivation signal, and the tax-delinquent slice is where deadlines are hardest.
The official sale, and the list under it
The controlling schedule, parcel list, deposits and bidding rules for Charleston County come from the county tax office, published before each sale alongside legal notices. That list is a snapshot: it shrinks daily as owners redeem, and it only exists in sale season.
The year-round version is the delinquency record itself. Owners appear there months before any auction, which is when a private sale can still solve their problem quietly. That is the list below, ranked by how much pressure each owner is under.
Current Charleston-area leads, ranked
Representative profiles from our ranking model for the Charleston area. The live list, with exact locations and owner details, is one free scan away.
| Rank | Why they would sell | Est. value | Start bid | Under market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auction setTax delinquent 1 yr88% equity | $639,000 | $275,000 | ~45% |
| #2 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 1 yr82% equity | $633,000 | $272,000 | ~45% |
| #3 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 4 yr87% equity | $598,000 | $257,000 | ~45% |
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Charleston County tax sale FAQ
When is the Charleston County tax sale?
Charleston County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and South Carolina sales follow the state pattern: Fall county tax sales return 3 to 12% by redemption quarter with a 1 year owner redemption. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do Charleston County tax sales work?
South Carolina is a lien state. Fall county tax sales return 3 to 12% by redemption quarter with a 1 year owner redemption. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for Charleston County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the Charleston area?
Around 768 properties near Charleston currently show at least one motivation signal in county records, and tax delinquency is one of the most common. The live list on this page updates daily as records change.
Can I buy Charleston County tax-delinquent properties before the auction?
Yes, and it is usually the better trade: no bidding war, and the owner solves their tax deadline with a clean sale. LowBaller ranks every tax-delinquent property in the Charleston area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The Charleston County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.