Deed Atlas

South Carolina: government homes for sale and tax sales

Real properties sold by federal agencies in South Carolina today, the state's tax sale rules, and local price and rent figures. Every listing links to the official page and the official seller. Open South Carolina in the Deed Atlas app.

Government-owned properties for sale in South Carolina (1)

Single Family (Foreclosure)

341 Crestwood Arch, Lexington, SC 29073

$166,191 Government bid

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sq ft · built 1999

Foreclosure sale

Seller: USDA Rural Development
Contact: USDA Rural Development servicing office

Official listing

Other official places to look

South Carolina tax sales: redeemable deed state

Type of saleRedeemable deed
Interest or penalty (maximum by law)3%, 6%, 9% or 12% by quarter of the redemption year
Redemption period12 months
When sales happenOctober to December, by county
LawS.C. Code § 12-51-90 (check the statute; not re-checked today)

Tax sale dates and lists come from each county treasurer, tax collector or sheriff; they publish the list a few weeks before the sale.

South Carolina prices and rents

Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year)$259,000
Median gross rent (monthly)$1,180
Price-to-rent ratio18.3
Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2)3.8%
Home prices, 5 years54.8%

Questions

Can anyone buy a government home in South Carolina?

Yes. Treasury and IRS auctions are open to the public (Treasury needs a deposit and online registration). USDA REO homes are bought through a real estate agent; USDA foreclosure sales are run by a trustee. Each listing's official page has the terms.

Is South Carolina a tax lien or a tax deed state?

South Carolina is a redeemable deed state. The maximum rate set by law is 3%, 6%, 9% or 12% by quarter of the redemption year. Rules differ by county: check the county's own page before a sale.

Information only, not investment, legal or tax advice. Listings come from the agencies' own pages and can change or be withdrawn at any time: always verify with the agency or county before you bid or buy.