Colleton County, SC Property Records
Property records in Colleton, South Carolina document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax information, sales history, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, and related land records. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, researchers, and real estate professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, confirm property characteristics, or research historical transfers.
Users can access official Colleton property records through county government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Register of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and plats. For online access and office details, visit the county’s official property records resource.
Colleton County, SC Property Records & Statistics
Colleton County has a median rent of $850, slightly above the South Carolina median of $818 and the national $840.25. The median home value is only $93,200, though, far below the state's $125,800 and the national $173,750. Rents are relatively high compared with what it costs to buy a home here.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.81% is the highest of the three comparisons, above the state's 0.53% and the national 0.74%. Low home values paired with a high rate mean tax bills are modest in dollars but heavier relative to value.
Median household income is $46,170, under the state's $51,386 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.26% is lower than both the state's 3.05% and the national 2.87%, a sign of a relatively strong job market.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 21.03% of homes, below the state's 24.18% and the national 21.81%, so most households own. Overall, the county combines affordable homes and low unemployment with lower incomes and a high tax rate.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Colleton
Colleton County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 39,439 total parcels, with tax records covering 94.57% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 60,480 deed records and 48,192 mortgage records, and valuation data exists for 10,653 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 39,439 |
| Residential Parcels | 30,164 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,099 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.57% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 60,480 |
| Mortgage Records | 48,192 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 10,653 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 5,375 |
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 different lender or holder, while a release shows that the mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed.
Colleton County has 25,307 assignment and release records, including 4,016 assignment documents, 21,193 release documents, and 98 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, to September 4, 2025, and releases from April 16, 1999, to September 4, 2025.
These records let researchers see who holds a loan on a property and whether earlier mortgages were paid off. They help buyers, owners, and title researchers trace a loan between lenders and confirm that old liens were cleared. Documents can be found through the Colleton County record search options.
How to Search Colleton County, SC Property Records
Colleton County property records are kept by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases, alongside county tax data covering 39,439 parcels. Searches can generally be made by owner name, property address, or document details to find ownership, recorded transactions, mortgages, and foreclosure-related filings.
The Colleton County record search options page explains the ways to search recorded documents. For office information and services, visit the Colleton County Register of Deeds.
To search, choose a search option, enter an owner name or other details, and review the matching documents. Open the entry that fits the property to see the recording date and document type. Starting from the latest deed makes it easier to follow ownership backward.
The office is at 31 Klein Street, Walterboro, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 843-542-2745 if you cannot find a record online.
Colleton Registrar of Deeds
The Colleton County Probate Office is located at 31 Klein Street, Walterboro, SC, 29488 and can be reached at 843-542-2745. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through colletoncounty.org or the official website colletoncounty.org.
Colleton County Register of Deeds
Colleton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Colleton County property records by address?
Visit the Colleton County record search options page, choose a search method, and enter the property address or related details to find recorded documents. If the address does not match, try a shorter version or search by owner name. The Register of Deeds at 843-542-2745 can also help.
How can I find property owners in Colleton County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds, which you can search through the Colleton County record search options. Search by address or a prior owner's name, then open the most recent deed to see who holds title. You can also call 843-542-2745 or visit 31 Klein Street, Walterboro.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Colleton County?
Assessed values come from county tax assessment records, which cover 39,439 parcels for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded deeds show ownership, not assessments. Call the Register of Deeds at 843-542-2745 to ask which county office can provide the assessed value for a specific property.
Where can I find Colleton County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by county tax offices rather than the Register of Deeds. Call 843-542-2745 for a referral to the office that handles bills and payment history. General county information is available through the Colleton County Register of Deeds page.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Colleton County?
The Colleton County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, which you can search through the record search options. Deed records run from January 4, 2005, to August 29, 2025. The office is at 31 Klein Street, open weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Colleton County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are kept by county mapping offices, not the Register of Deeds. Call 843-542-2745 and ask which Colleton County office provides current parcel maps. Legal descriptions in recorded deeds can help you identify a parcel in the meantime.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Colleton County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and municipal planning and building offices. Call the Register of Deeds at 843-542-2745 for a referral, or contact the city or town hall if the property is within municipal limits. Rules can differ between unincorporated areas and each municipality.
How can I create a list of property owners in Colleton 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 record search options. For larger or bulk requests, call the Register of Deeds at 843-542-2745 to ask what can be provided.