Transfer tax
South Carolina charges a deed recording fee of $1.85 per $500 of value, and an affidavit of consideration goes with each deed. Some transfers are exempt, and we confirm the treatment when we prepare yours.
Donate real estate in Charleston, South Carolina: houses, condos and land
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Donate Real Estate in Charleston, South Carolina
Real Estate with Causes accepts donated real estate anywhere in Charleston: houses, condos, land and commercial buildings. A Charleston real estate donation follows South Carolina’s deed, transfer tax and recording rules, which we handle. We prepare the deed and record it with the Charleston County recorder.
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South Carolina rules for property in Charleston
Federal tax rules are the same in every state. These three things are set by South Carolina and Charleston County.
Deed and filings
We prepare the deed in the form customary in South Carolina for a gift, so you are not warranting more than you should.
Recording
Deeds are recorded with the Charleston County recorder for Charleston County. You sign before a notary wherever you live, and we handle the filing.
Charleston property we accept
The property types Charleston donors bring us most often. Each links to the full guide for that type, including how it compares to selling.
Houses in CharlestonCharleston single houses, Lowcountry cottages and island homes.
Charleston landMarsh-front and inland lots.
Charleston farmlandTimber and farm land in the surrounding Lowcountry.
Commercial propertyStorefronts, offices, former business buildings and small retail centers.
Condos and rentalsCondo units, rental houses and small apartment buildings, tenants and all.
Land contractsProperty sold on terms years ago. We take over the payments and deliver the deed at payoff.
Charleston real estate donation questions, answered
Is a donated deed subject to Charleston transfer tax?+
South Carolina charges a deed recording fee of $1.85 per $500 of value, and an affidavit of consideration goes with each deed. Some transfers are exempt, and we confirm the treatment when we prepare yours.
I live outside South Carolina. Do I have to travel to Charleston to sign?+
No. We prepare the deed in the form South Carolina requires for Charleston County, you sign before a notary where you live, and we record it with the Charleston County recorder.
Does South Carolina give a state tax deduction for a property donation?+
South Carolina has a state income tax, and whether and how it follows the federal charitable deduction is set by South Carolina law. Your advisor can confirm how it applies to you.
Can I donate Charleston property that is behind on property taxes?+
Reviewed, not refused. What matters is whether the taxes owed are well below what the property can sell for. Delinquent taxes are a lien, so they are handled before or at transfer, and where South Carolina or Charleston County rules require payment first we plan around that with you.
Can an executor donate inherited Charleston property before probate closes?+
Often, within the authority the will and the South Carolina probate court give the personal representative. If the property passed outside probate, the heirs on title sign together. Tell us where the estate stands and we will tell you who needs to sign.
We do not provide tax or legal advice. State transfer tax rules change; we confirm current requirements when we prepare each deed. Consult your own advisor.
Tell us about your Charleston property and we will review it
The address or a parcel number is enough to start.