Saluda County, South Carolina, encompasses the three towns of Ridge Spring, Saluda, and Ward. In Saluda County, SC, property records identify structures, owners, and value. They enable transparent land deals, inheritance, taxation, resource management, and development.

Saluda County property records reflect a median household income of $56,875 and indicate that the median home sale price stands at $109,500. The average rental cost is observed as $688. Regarding median property tax collection, the county reported a property tax rate of 0.53%.

Property records in Saluda County, SC, are handled by the County Clerk. This office documents and stores various documents that affect real estate in the county, including deeds, mortgages, plats, judgments, federal tax liens, and other miscellaneous filings.

To provide convenient online access, the Clerk's office offers the Records Search system. This online database holds indices from 1985 to 1996 and images from 1996 to 2024. The system's 'Simple Search' function requires only the recording date range. In contrast, the 'Expanded Search' requires the names involved, index type, document type, recording date, and other document descriptions.

The platform also offers the 'Historical Records Search' function for searching manual plat index books.

For those who prefer to browse the archives in person, the County Clerk at 100 East Church St., Saluda, SC 29138, is open during office hours and can assist the public with document retrieval.

Additionally, one can obtain copies of records by sending a written request to the designated Clerk's Real Estate staff at t.omahoney@saludacounty.sc.gov. For inquiries and clarifications regarding the property document request procedure and copy fees, contact the office at (864) 445-4500 ext. 2214.

For individuals interested in verifying zoning information for properties in Saluda County, the local planning or zoning authorities are the best resource. Staff in these government units can examine zoning maps and land use codes to confirm the designated zoning for specific land parcels within their jurisdictions.