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Off-Market Investment Properties in Charleston, SC

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Local Facts for Charleston Investors

Where things happen for a property in Charleston. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Charleston County
Deeds and records
The Charleston County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, plats and liens. Recorded documents can be searched online through the county's ROD Document Search.
Foreclosure sales
South Carolina uses judicial foreclosure. The Charleston County Master-in-Equity holds final sales on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. in County Council Chambers at the Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, and re-open sales on Thursdays at the Judicial Center, 100 Broad Street. Bidders must register by noon on the Monday before the sale.
Property records
Charleston County GIS Parcel Viewer
Local rules for owners
  • Short-term rentals in the City of Charleston require a city Short Term Rental permit that must be renewed annually by its original issuance date. Each permit category allows no more than one short-term rental unit per property and requires one off-street parking space in addition to the parking already required.
  • Long-term rental units in the Cannonborough/Elliottborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough and Radcliffeborough neighborhoods must be registered with the city's Residential Rental Registration program. Out-of-state owners need a local representative within 30 miles, and owners of 5 or more long-term units in the city also need a business license.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Charleston properties?

South Carolina uses judicial foreclosure. The Charleston County Master-in-Equity holds final sales on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. in County Council Chambers at the Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, and re-open sales on Thursdays at the Judicial Center, 100 Broad Street. Bidders must register by noon on the Monday before the sale.

Where are deeds recorded for Charleston properties?

The Charleston County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, plats and liens. Recorded documents can be searched online through the county's ROD Document Search.

Does Charleston have rules for rental property owners?

Short-term rentals in the City of Charleston require a city Short Term Rental permit that must be renewed annually by its original issuance date. Each permit category allows no more than one short-term rental unit per property and requires one off-street parking space in addition to the parking already required. Long-term rental units in the Cannonborough/Elliottborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough and Radcliffeborough neighborhoods must be registered with the city's Residential Rental Registration program. Out-of-state owners need a local representative within 30 miles, and owners of 5 or more long-term units in the city also need a business license.

South Carolina Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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