Lancaster County, SC Property Records
Property records in Lancaster, South Carolina provide official information about real estate within Lancaster County, including ownership details, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax history, deeds, plats, transfers, and legal descriptions. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property characteristics, or support title and land-use research.
Users can access official Lancaster property records through Lancaster County government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information, the Treasurer for tax-related records, and the Register of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and plats. Online resources and office contact information are available through the county’s official property records resources.
Lancaster County, SC Property Records & Statistics
Lancaster County has a median rent of $800.50, below the South Carolina median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.33% of occupied homes, nearly matching the state figure of 24.18% and a little above the national figure of 21.81%.
The median home value is $181,400, well above the state median of $125,800 and slightly higher than the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.5% is under the state rate of 0.53% and far below the national rate of 0.74%. Homes cost more here than in most of South Carolina, but the low tax rate keeps ownership costs manageable.
The median household income is $59,096, higher than the state median of $51,386 though below the national median of $65,108. Rents that sit below state and national levels, combined with that income, help offset the higher home prices.
The unemployment rate of 2.84% is lower than the state rate of 3.05% and the national rate of 2.87%. Overall, the figures describe a county with strong home values, modest rents, above-average state incomes, low property taxes and healthy employment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lancaster
Lancaster County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 55,214 total parcels, including 44,217 residential and 1,723 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 89.86% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 113,005 deeds and 44,347 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 37,269 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 55,214 |
| Residential Parcels | 44,217 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,723 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.86% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 113,005 |
| Mortgage Records | 44,347 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 37,269 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 9,681 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Lancaster County has 57,934 assignment and release records. They include 7,663 assignment documents recorded from February 23, 2002, through September 4, 2025, and 50,146 release documents recorded from March 15, 1999, through September 4, 2025, along with 125 other documents.
For property research, these records show who has held a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and confirm liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Lancaster County, SC Property Records
Lancaster County deeds, mortgages and other recorded land documents are kept by the Register of Deeds at 101 N. Main Street, Lancaster. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and can be reached at 803-416-9440. Its records support the county's 55,214 parcels.
For office information, visit the Lancaster County Register of Deeds page. To look up recorded documents, use the Lancaster County land records search. Those filing documents can read about the eRecording option.
Start with the 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 details. Deeds are available from February 2, 1989, and mortgages from December 17, 2004.
If you need older records or help, call the office during business hours.
Lancaster Registrar of Deeds
The Lancaster County Probate Office is located at 101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC, 29720 and can be reached at 803-416-9440. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through mylancastersc.org or the official website mylancastersc.org.
Lancaster County Register of Deeds
Lancaster County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lancaster County property records by address?
Use the Lancaster County land 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 803-416-9440.
How can I find property owners in Lancaster County?
The latest recorded deed shows a property's owner. Search the land records by name and open the most recent deed. Lancaster County holds 113,005 deed records dating from February 2, 1989, and the office at 101 N. Main Street can help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lancaster County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor, and records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated March 31, 2025. The Register of Deeds does not set values, but you can call 803-416-9440 for direction to the right office. Recorded deeds can show earlier sale prices.
Where can I find Lancaster County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's tax offices rather than the Register of Deeds. Start at the Lancaster County Register of Deeds page on the county site to find the right office, or call 803-416-9440 for a referral. Have your parcel number or owner name ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lancaster County?
Search the Lancaster County land records for deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. Deeds are available from February 2, 1989, and mortgages from December 17, 2004. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Lancaster County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping is maintained separately from recorded documents. Check the Lancaster County website for mapping resources, or call 803-416-9440 for a referral. A deed's legal description can also help you locate a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lancaster County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county or municipal planning and building offices. For property inside a city such as Lancaster, contact that city's planning department; for unincorporated areas, reach county planning through the Lancaster County website.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lancaster County?
The land records search is built for individual lookups. To compile a list, find each parcel's latest deed and record the owner. For larger or bulk requests, call the Register of Deeds at 803-416-9440 to ask what is available.