Horry County, SC Property Records
Property records in Horry, South Carolina document ownership, assessed value, parcel boundaries, land use, sales history, tax information, and related details for real estate throughout the county. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review assessment data, estimate taxes, or understand a property’s legal and financial history.
Official Horry property records are maintained by county government offices, including the Assessor, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer, depending on the type of record needed. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the county’s online tools or contact the appropriate office for recorded deeds, plats, tax bills, and related documents. For the most reliable and current information, start with the county’s official Horry property records resources.
Horry County, SC Property Records & Statistics
Horry County has a median rent of $1,108, far above the South Carolina median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 22.98% of occupied homes, slightly under the state figure of 24.18% but a little above the national figure of 21.81%, so most households own their homes while rents run high.
The median home value is $219,700, well above the state median of $125,800 and above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.35% is much lower than both the state rate of 0.53% and the national rate of 0.74%. Homes here are costly to buy, but the low rate softens the ongoing cost of ownership.
The median household income is $60,148.50, higher than the state median of $51,386 though below the national median of $65,108. Even so, high rents and home values mean housing can take a large share of local budgets.
The unemployment rate of 2.94% is slightly under the state rate of 3.05% and a touch above the national rate of 2.87%. Overall, the figures describe a high-cost coastal market with elevated rents and home prices, above-average state income, low property taxes and employment close to national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Horry
Horry County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 293,042 total parcels, including 268,920 residential and 12,947 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 72.33% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 699,651 deeds and 387,724 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 189,428 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 293,042 |
| Residential Parcels | 268,920 |
| Commercial Parcels | 12,947 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 72.33% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 699,651 |
| Mortgage Records | 387,724 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 189,428 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 61,005 |
How to Search Horry County, SC Property Records
Horry County deeds, mortgages and other land records are kept by the Register of Deeds at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and can be reached at 843-915-5430. Its records support the county's 293,042 parcels.
For office information, visit the Horry County Register of Deeds page. To search recorded documents, use the Horry County official records search. The forms and links page has recording forms, and the eRecording page explains electronic filing.
Begin with an owner's name or other details you have, run the search and review the results. Open the deed or mortgage that matches the property and note its recording information. Deeds are available from January 4, 1989, and mortgages from April 22, 2002.
If a search comes up empty, call the Register of Deeds during business hours for assistance.
Horry Registrar of Deeds
The Horry County Probate Office is located at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC, 29526 and can be reached at 843-915-5430. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through acclaimweb.horrycounty.org or the official website horrycountysc.gov.
Horry County Register of Deeds
Horry County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Horry County property records by address?
Use the Horry County official records search to find recorded documents. If you only have an address, search the current or prior owner's name and confirm the match in the document. You can also call the Register of Deeds at 843-915-5430 for help.
How can I find property owners in Horry County?
A property's owner is shown on its latest recorded deed. Search the official records by name and open the most recent deed. Horry County holds 699,651 deed records dating from January 4, 1989, and the office at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, can help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Horry County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor, and records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated August 25, 2025. The Register of Deeds does not set values, but you can call 843-915-5430 for direction to the correct office. Recorded deeds can show past sale prices.
Where can I find Horry County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax offices, not the Register of Deeds. Browse the Horry County Register of Deeds page and the county site to reach the right office, or call 843-915-5430 for a referral. Have your parcel number or owner name ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Horry County?
Search the Horry County official records for deeds, mortgages and other instruments. Deeds are available from January 4, 1989, and mortgages from April 22, 2002. You can also visit the Register of Deeds at 1301 Second Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Horry County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping is maintained by county GIS staff, separate from recorded documents. Look for mapping tools on the Horry County website, or call 843-915-5430 for a referral. A deed's legal description can help you locate a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Horry County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county or municipal planning and building offices. For property inside a city such as Conway or Myrtle Beach, contact that city's planning department; for unincorporated areas, reach county planning through the Horry County website.
How can I create a list of property owners in Horry County?
The official records search is built for individual lookups. To build a list, find each parcel's latest deed and record the owner. For larger or bulk requests, call the Register of Deeds at 843-915-5430 to ask what is available.