Berkeley County, SC Property Records
Property records in Berkeley, South Carolina provide important information about real estate ownership, valuation, and transfers within Berkeley County. These records may include owner names, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax details, sales history, deeds, mortgages, plats, and other recorded land documents. They are useful for buyers, sellers, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property boundaries, or conduct due diligence before a transaction.
Official Berkeley property records can be accessed through Berkeley County government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Register of Deeds for recorded documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resources, such as the Berkeley County Assessor’s property records search.
Berkeley County, SC Property Records & Statistics
Berkeley County has a median rent of $1,006, noticeably above the South Carolina median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 29.32% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.18% and the national 21.81%, so renting plays a large role in a growing market.
The median home value is $228,000, far above the state median of $125,800 and also above the national figure of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.47% is below the state rate of 0.53% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a smaller share of home value in taxes even though their homes are worth more.
Median household income is $56,621, above the state median of $51,386 though below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.65% is lower than the state's 3.05% and the national 2.87%, which points to a healthy job market.
Together, the figures describe a county with higher-than-average housing costs, low property tax rates, incomes above the state median, low unemployment, and a larger share of renters than the state or the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Berkeley
Berkeley County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 116,595 total parcels, including 82,320 residential and 2,359 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 89.58% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 266,695 deeds and 118,290 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 76,539 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 116,595 |
| Residential Parcels | 82,320 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,359 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.58% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 266,695 |
| Mortgage Records | 118,290 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 76,539 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 74,101 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Berkeley County has 184,283 assignment and release records. They include 28,336 assignment documents and 155,505 release documents, along with 442 other documents, recorded from June 3, 1989 through September 4, 2025. Search them through the Berkeley County official records search.
These records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to confirm that old liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Berkeley County, SC Property Records
Berkeley County property records include assessment and parcel information, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. They cover the county's 116,595 parcels and show ownership, assessment year, recorded transfers, and mortgage history.
Recorded documents are handled by the Register of Deeds. Learn about the office on the Berkeley County Register of Deeds page, search documents through the Berkeley County official records search, and read about filing electronically on the Berkeley County eRecording page. The office is at 1003 N. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 843-719-4084.
To search, start with an owner name or a prior owner's name, since the search is by name. Enter it, then open each result to check the parties, document type, and recording date. Deeds are available from March 29, 1996 to August 28, 2025, and mortgages from November 26, 1997 to August 28, 2025. Common recording forms are collected on the county's Register of Deeds forms page.
If you cannot find a record online, call 843-719-4084 for help.
Berkeley Registrar of Deeds
The Berkeley County Probate Office is located at 1003 N. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, SC, 29461 and can be reached at 843-719-4084. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through search.berkeleydeeds.com or the official website berkeleycountysc.gov.
Berkeley County Register of Deeds
Berkeley County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Berkeley County property records by address?
The Berkeley County official records search works by name, so look up the owner to find recorded documents for a property. If you only have an address, call the Register of Deeds at 843-719-4084 for help identifying the owner or the right record.
How can I find property owners in Berkeley County?
Search the Berkeley County official records search for the latest recorded deed, which names the buyer and seller. Deeds are available from March 29, 1996 to August 28, 2025. You can also visit the Register of Deeds at 1003 N. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Berkeley County?
Assessed values are part of the county's tax records, which reflect the 2024 assessment year and were last updated by the assessor on June 2, 2025. The records cover 116,595 parcels. Start at the Berkeley County website to find the assessor, or call the Register of Deeds at 843-719-4084 for directions.
Where can I find Berkeley County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by parcel and tied to the 2024 tax year in the county's records. The Berkeley County website lists the county offices, including the treasurer, that handle billing and payment. Have the owner name, property address, or parcel number ready when you contact them.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Berkeley County?
The Berkeley County official records search covers deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Deeds start on March 29, 1996 and mortgages on November 26, 1997. For recording information, see the e-recording page or the forms page.
Where can I access Berkeley County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's assessment records cover 116,595 parcels, including 82,320 residential and 2,359 commercial parcels. Parcel mapping is offered through county government, and the Berkeley County website is the place to find the right department. Maps are a reference tool and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Berkeley County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on whether the property is in unincorporated Berkeley County or inside a city or town with its own rules. Use the Berkeley County website to find the planning and building departments, and check with the municipality if the parcel lies within its limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Berkeley County?
County tools are built for single-property lookups. Owner names appear in recorded deeds in the official records search. For a larger list, such as owners in an area, call the Register of Deeds at 843-719-4084 and ask what multiple-record requests the county accepts.