Chesterfield County, SC Property Records
Property records in Chesterfield, South Carolina provide important details about land and real estate within the county, including ownership, parcel numbers, assessed values, property descriptions, acreage, tax information, and transfer history. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, estimate taxes, or understand a property’s history.
Users can access official Chesterfield property information through Chesterfield County government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for assessment and parcel data and the appropriate county office for recorded documents such as deeds and plats. For online access and office information, visit the county’s official Chesterfield property records page.
Chesterfield County, SC Property Records & Statistics
Chesterfield County has a median rent of $795.50, below the South Carolina median of $818 and the national $840.25. The median home value is $94,700, well under the state's $125,800 and the national $173,750, making this one of the more affordable housing markets around.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.49% is lower than the state's 0.53% and the national 0.74%, so ownership costs stay low.
Median household income is $44,629, below the state's $51,386 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 5.15% is notably higher than the state's 3.05% and the national 2.87%, which suggests a tougher job market.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 21.84% of homes, just above the national 21.81% and below the state's 24.18%. Overall, low home values, rents, and taxes go hand in hand with lower incomes and higher unemployment than the state and the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 32,337 total parcels, with tax records covering 92.58% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 40,427 deed records and 14,389 mortgage records, and valuation data exists for 9,659 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 32,337 |
| Residential Parcels | 23,199 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,139 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.58% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 40,427 |
| Mortgage Records | 14,389 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,659 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 2,740 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred to a new lender or holder, while a release shows that the mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Chesterfield County has 19,703 assignment and release records, including 3,228 assignment documents, 16,441 release documents, and 34 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 6, 2005, to September 4, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, to September 4, 2025.
These records help researchers see who currently holds a loan on a property and whether earlier mortgages were paid off. Buyers and title researchers can use them to trace a loan between lenders and confirm that old liens were cleared before a purchase or refinance. They can be searched through the Chesterfield County official records search.
How to Search Chesterfield County, SC Property Records
Chesterfield County property records are kept by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases, with county tax data covering 32,337 parcels. Searches can generally be run by owner name, property address, or parcel number to find ownership, recorded transactions, mortgages, and foreclosure-related filings.
Recorded documents are searchable through the Chesterfield County official records search. For office information and services, visit the Chesterfield County Register of Deeds. Anyone recording documents electronically can consult the county's eRecording vendor list.
To search, open the records portal, enter the owner's name or other details, and review the matching documents. Open the one that fits your property to see the recording date and document type. A recent deed is a good starting point for tracing ownership back in time.
The office is at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 843-623-2172 if you cannot find a record online.
Chesterfield Registrar of Deeds
The Chesterfield County Probate Office is located at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield, SC, 29709 and can be reached at 843-623-2172. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through chesterfieldsc.avenuinsights.com or the official website chesterfieldcountysc.com.
Chesterfield County Register of Deeds
Chesterfield County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chesterfield County property records by address?
Use the Chesterfield County official records search and enter the property address or related details to find documents recorded against it. If the full address returns nothing, try a shorter version or search by owner name. The Register of Deeds at 843-623-2172 can help if a record is hard to find.
How can I find property owners in Chesterfield County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds, searchable through the Chesterfield County official records search. Search by address or a past owner's name and open the latest deed to see who holds title. You can also call the Register of Deeds at 843-623-2172 or visit 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chesterfield County?
Assessed values come from county tax assessment records, which cover 32,337 parcels for the 2024 assessment year. Deeds on the official records search confirm ownership but not assessments. Call the Register of Deeds at 843-623-2172 to ask which county office can provide a particular property's assessed value.
Where can I find Chesterfield County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by county tax offices rather than the Register of Deeds. Call 843-623-2172 and ask for the right office to get a bill or payment history. General county office information is available on the Chesterfield County Register of Deeds page.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chesterfield County?
The Chesterfield County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, which you can search on the official records search. Deed records run from January 3, 2006, to August 27, 2025. The office is at 178 Mill Street, open weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Chesterfield County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are kept by county mapping offices, not the Register of Deeds. Call 843-623-2172 and ask which Chesterfield County office provides current parcel maps. Legal descriptions in deeds from the official records search can help you identify a parcel in the meantime.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Chesterfield County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and municipal planning and building offices. Call the Register of Deeds at 843-623-2172 for a referral, or contact the town hall if the property is inside a municipality. Rules can differ between unincorporated Chesterfield County and each town.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chesterfield County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups, so a full owner list is not published. You can search individual owners through the official records search. For larger or bulk requests, call the Register of Deeds at 843-623-2172 to ask what can be provided.