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South Carolina Mortgage Calculator

Calculate your monthly mortgage payments in South Carolina with our free calculator. Includes local property tax rates and insurance estimates.

SC Mortgage Calculator
Calculate monthly payments for South Carolina properties
$60000.00
$1560.00 per year
$1050.00 per year
Payment Summary
Principal & Interest$1516.96
Property Tax$130.00
Home Insurance$87.50
Total Monthly Payment$1734.46
Loan Amount$240000.00
Total Interest$306106.77
Total Loan Payment$546106.77
Payoff Date1/21/2055

South Carolina Quick Facts

Average Property Tax Rate:
0.52%
Average Home Insurance Rate:
0.35%

First-Time Home Buyer Programs in SC

South Carolina offers several programs for first-time home buyers:

  • SC Housing Down Payment Assistance
  • Palmetto Home Advantage
  • Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

South Carolina Property Tax Rates by County

CountyTax RateMedian Home Value
Abbeville County0.46%$118,400
Aiken County0.51%$212,400
Allendale County0.54%$61,800

South Carolina Mortgage Guide

South Carolina offers relatively affordable housing with lower property taxes. Key considerations:

  • Property tax rates are among the lowest in the US
  • First-time buyer programs provide significant assistance
  • Coastal areas may have higher insurance rates

Related Resources

State Housing Resources

  • Official South Carolina Housing Authority
  • State Property Tax Information
  • First-Time Homebuyer Programs

Additional Calculators

  • Property Tax Calculator
  • Home Insurance Calculator
  • Refinance Calculator

Data sources: State property tax records, county assessor offices, and local real estate data.

Last updated: 1/21/2025