South Carolina Tax Deed & Lien Auctions — Live Data Core data
Browse scored tax sale properties in South Carolina. Every listing includes a 0-100 deal score, risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.
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Live Properties
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Counties Covered
24
Avg Deal Score
1 yr
Redemption Period
How South Carolina Tax Sales Work
Sale Type
Tax Lien Certificate
South Carolina sells tax lien certificates at auction. The investor pays the delinquent taxes and receives a certificate with the right to collect interest. If the owner does not redeem, the investor can eventually obtain the deed.
Redemption Period
1 yr
Tax lien sold at Delinquent Tax Sale with 12-month redemption (SC Code §12-51-90) at tiered 3-12% interest. Forfeited Land Commission sales have no redemption.
Forfeited Land Commission sales have NO redemption — confirm sale type before bidding.
Avg Property Tax Rate
0.57%
Below the national average (1.1%). Lower tax rates mean smaller opening bids, potentially better margins.
Homestead Rules
Special Rules Apply
Homestead exemption for 65+.
Investor Notes for South Carolina:
SC is a lien state with a 12-month redemption period (SC Code §12-51-90). Interest tiered 3%/6%/9%/12% by quarter. After redemption window closes, the tax deed becomes incontestable after an additional 12 months. Forfeited Land Commission lots redeem under the same 12-month window.
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South Carolina Tax Sale FAQ
South Carolina is a tax lien state. Tax lien sold at Delinquent Tax Sale with 12-month redemption (SC Code §12-51-90) at tiered 3-12% interest. Forfeited Land Commission sales have no redemption.
The redemption period in South Carolina is 1 yr. During this period, the original owner can reclaim the property by paying the purchase price plus applicable penalties and interest.
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Key risks include: IRS federal tax liens. SC is a lien state with a 12-month redemption period (SC Code §12-51-90). Interest tiered 3%/6%/9%/12% by quarter. After redemption window closes, the tax deed becomes incontestable after an additional 12 months. Forfeited Land Commission lots redeem under the same 12-month window.
Opening bids vary widely by county and property. South Carolina has an average property tax rate of 0.57%, which influences opening bid amounts. DeedFlex shows opening bids, estimated market values, and projected profit margins for every listed property so you can find deals within your budget.