York County, SC Property Records
Property records in York, South Carolina are official documents that identify real estate ownership, parcel details, assessed values, property tax information, sales history, legal descriptions, plats, and deed references. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, lenders, attorneys, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax assessments, or researching land history.
Because York is located in York County, official property information is typically maintained by county offices such as the Assessor, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and GIS/Mapping departments. Users can access official records, parcel data, and related search tools through the county’s York property records resources, where they can look up assessment information and find links to other county property services. For recorded deeds, plats, and liens, users may also need to consult the York County Register of Deeds.
York County, SC Property Records & Statistics
York County has a median rent of $1,054, well above the South Carolina median of $818 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $233,500 is likewise far higher than the state's $125,800 and the national $173,750. Renters occupy 20.91% of housing, below the state's 24.18% and the national 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median property tax rate is 0.51%, slightly below the state's 0.53% and well under the national 0.74%. Because home values are high, the dollar amount of taxes can still be significant, but the rate itself is among the lighter ones in the comparison.
Median household income is $77,601, far above the state's $51,386 and the national $65,108. Higher earnings help support the county's elevated rents and home prices and make it one of the stronger-income areas in the comparison.
The unemployment rate is 3.04%, essentially matching the state's 3.05% and sitting just above the national 2.87%. Overall, the figures describe a high-cost, high-income, owner-dominated county where housing is expensive but supported by strong earnings and a low tax rate.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in York
York County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 131,447 total parcels, including 115,281 residential and 5,270 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.06% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 310,408 deeds and 119,310 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 99,880 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 131,447 |
| Residential Parcels | 115,281 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,270 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.06% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 310,408 |
| Mortgage Records | 119,310 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 99,880 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 32,415 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a loan from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien removed from the property.
York County has 263,212 assignment and release records. They include 35,560 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 28, 2025, and 227,068 release documents recorded from January 10, 2003, to August 28, 2025, along with 584 other documents.
These records help buyers, lenders and title researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between servicers, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. With over two decades of coverage, they also support research on how a property's financing has changed. Search them through the York County Register of Deeds records search.
How to Search York County, SC Property Records
York County's recorded land records are kept by the Register of Deeds at 6 South Congress Street in York, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county holds 131,447 parcels, 310,408 deed records dating from January 31, 1989, and 119,310 mortgage records dating from June 1, 2004.
To look up deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases, use the York County Register of Deeds name search. Searching by name returns the recorded documents connected to a property, which helps trace ownership and liens.
The York County Register of Deeds page covers the office's services. If you plan to file documents, see the York County recording information page, and the office's forms and documents page lists available forms. Call 803-684-8510 with questions.
Begin with the most complete name or document details you have, review the results, and open the entry that matches the property you are researching. Foreclosure filings such as lis pendens and notice of sale records also appear among the recorded documents.
York Registrar of Deeds
The York County Probate Office is located at 6 South Congress Street, York, SC, 29745 and can be reached at 803-684-8510. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through search.yorkdeeds.com or the official website yorkcountygov.com.
York County Register of Deeds
York County Property Records FAQ
How can I search York County property records by address?
Start with the York County Register of Deeds name search to find recorded documents tied to a property. If you only have an address, try the owner's name instead. You can also call the Register of Deeds at 803-684-8510 or visit 6 South Congress Street, York, on weekdays.
How can I find property owners in York County?
Deeds identify owners and ownership transfers. Search the York County Register of Deeds records to find the latest deed for a parcel. The county has 310,408 deed records recorded from January 31, 1989 through August 29, 2025, covering decades of transfers.
How can I check a property's assessed value in York County?
York County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with assessor data last updated January 16, 2025. To get the assessed value of a specific parcel, use the York County website to find the assessor's office, or call the Register of Deeds at 803-684-8510 for direction.
Where can I find York County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's tax offices, not the Register of Deeds. The York County website lists departments, including the one that issues and collects property tax bills. You can also call 803-684-8510 and ask staff which office to contact for your parcel.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in York County?
Use the York County Register of Deeds name search for deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. The Register of Deeds page has office details, and the recording information page explains how to file documents.
Where can I access York County parcel maps and GIS information?
York County has 131,447 parcels, and mapping tools are provided through county government. Look for GIS or mapping resources on the York County website. If you cannot find the right tool, call the Register of Deeds at 803-684-8510 for guidance on which department handles parcel maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in York County?
Permits and zoning depend on where the property is located. The York County website lists the planning and building departments for unincorporated areas. For property inside a city such as York or Rock Hill, contact that municipality, since each applies its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in York County?
The online search is intended for individual lookups. To compile owners in an area, review deeds in the York County records search one at a time, or call the Register of Deeds at 803-684-8510 to ask whether bulk records requests are possible.