Georgetown County, SC Property Records
Property records in Georgetown, South Carolina provide key details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, confirm property characteristics, or understand a parcel’s history.
Official Georgetown property records can be accessed through Georgetown County government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for valuation and parcel information and the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents. Users can start with the county’s official property records resources to find assessment data and related property information directly from local government sources.
Georgetown County, SC Property Records & Statistics
Georgetown County has a median rent of $873, above the South Carolina median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. Renters here pay more than the typical renter in the state, though only 19.2% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 24.18% in the state and 21.81% nationally. Most households in the county own their homes.
The median home value is $148,600, higher than the state's $125,800 but below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.55% is slightly above the state rate of 0.53% and noticeably lower than the national rate of 0.74%. Homeowners face prices above the state level and taxes close to it, but both remain more moderate than national figures.
The median household income is $50,101, a little under the state median of $51,386 and well below the national median of $65,108. Higher rents and home values against slightly lower incomes suggest housing costs can stretch local budgets.
Employment is a clear strength. The unemployment rate of 1.13% is far below both the state rate of 3.05% and the national rate of 2.87%. Together, the figures describe a county with a strong job market, an owner-heavy housing base, mid-range home values and rents that run above the state average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Georgetown
Georgetown County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 57,226 total parcels, including 43,779 residential and 3,037 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.06% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 98,395 deeds and 43,891 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 24,158 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 57,226 |
| Residential Parcels | 43,779 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,037 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.06% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 98,395 |
| Mortgage Records | 43,891 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 24,158 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 7,441 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it has been 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 paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Georgetown County has 75,555 assignment and release records. They include 14,478 assignment documents recorded from May 9, 2000, through September 3, 2025, and 59,524 release documents recorded from June 3, 1989, through September 4, 2025, plus 1,553 other documents.
For property research, these records show who has held a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, title researchers and owners can use them to follow a loan between lenders, confirm a lien was released, and find mortgages that may remain open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Georgetown County, SC Property Records
Recorded land documents in Georgetown County are handled by the Register of Deeds at 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and can be reached at 843-545-3088. The office's records support the county's 57,226 parcels with deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases and foreclosure filings.
For office information and recording details, visit the Georgetown County Register of Deeds page, which also covers eRecording. To look up recorded documents, use the Georgetown County name search, the official records search for deeds and related instruments.
Begin with the owner's name, accept the terms on the search page, and review the documents returned. Open the deed or mortgage that matches your property and note its recording details. Deeds are available from January 1, 1989, and mortgages from May 3, 2004.
If a search returns nothing or you need older records, call the Register of Deeds during business hours for help.
Georgetown Registrar of Deeds
The Georgetown County Probate Office is located at 129 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC, 29440 and can be reached at 843-545-3088. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through georgetowndeeds.com or the official website gtcounty.org.
Georgetown County Register of Deeds
Georgetown County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Georgetown County property records by address?
Use the Georgetown County name search to find recorded documents. It works by name, so if you only know an address, search the current or previous owner's name. You can also call the Register of Deeds at 843-545-3088, or visit the office at 129 Screven Street, Georgetown.
How can I find property owners in Georgetown County?
A property's owner is shown on its most recent recorded deed. Search by name in the official records search and open the latest deed. The county holds 98,395 deed records dating from January 1, 1989, and the Register of Deeds can help if you cannot locate a document.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Georgetown County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated May 19, 2025. The Register of Deeds does not set values, but you can call 843-545-3088 for direction to the right office. Past sale prices in recorded deeds can help with comparison.
Where can I find Georgetown County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's tax offices, not the Register of Deeds. Start from the Georgetown County Register of Deeds page on the county website to navigate to the Treasurer or tax collector, or call 843-545-3088 for contact information. Keep your parcel number or owner name handy.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Georgetown County?
Search the Georgetown County official records for deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. Deeds are available from January 1, 1989, and mortgages from May 3, 2004. You can also visit the Register of Deeds at 129 Screven Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Georgetown County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are kept by the county's mapping or GIS staff rather than the Register of Deeds. Look for mapping tools on the Georgetown County website, or call the Register of Deeds at 843-545-3088 for a referral. Legal descriptions in recorded deeds can help you identify a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Georgetown County?
Permits and zoning are managed by county or municipal planning and building offices. For property in unincorporated areas, contact the county's planning department through the Georgetown County website. For property inside a city, such as Georgetown, ask that city's planning office about local rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Georgetown County?
The official records search is designed for lookups one name or property at a time. To build a list, search each parcel's deed and record the owner. For larger or bulk requests, call the Register of Deeds at 843-545-3088 to ask what options exist.