Abbeville County property tax
Homeowners in Abbeville County, South Carolina typically pay about 0.44% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $782 on a median home value of $178,800.
Typical effective rate
0.44%
higher than 90% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$782
per year
Median home value
$178,800
In SC
#33
of 46 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.44% — 53% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 9% lower than the South Carolina median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,017 for mortgaged homes, $555 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 33rd highest effective rate of 46 ranked South Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 10th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Abbeville County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.44%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Abbeville County, SC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Abbeville County is 0.44% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($782) divided by the median home value ($178,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Abbeville County?
The median owner-occupied home in Abbeville County is valued at $178,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $782 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,017, versus $555 for homes without one.
How does Abbeville County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Abbeville County's effective rate is 9% lower than the South Carolina median, ranking 33rd of 46 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby South Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Abbeville County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all South Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Kershaw County | 0.47% | $1,013 |
| 31 | Berkeley County | 0.45% | $1,400 |
| 32 | Anderson County | 0.45% | $1,043 |
| 34 | Cherokee County | 0.43% | $614 |
| 35 | Edgefield County | 0.43% | $875 |
| 36 | Florence County | 0.43% | $756 |
Official data & resources for Abbeville County
- Abbeville County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Abbeville County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Abbeville County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.