South Carolina Closing Cost Calculator

Closing costs in South Carolina

Buyers in South Carolina typically pay around 1.7% of the purchase price in closing costs — separate from the down payment. On a $400,000 home that's roughly $6,800 in fees, taxes, and prepaid escrow.

What goes into closing costs?

• Lender fees — origination (typically 0.5–1.5% of loan), credit report, underwriting.
• Third-party fees — appraisal ($500–$700), home inspection ($400–$600), title search and title insurance.
• State and local taxes — transfer tax (0.37% in South Carolina), recording fees, and South Carolina does not impose a separate mortgage recording tax.
• Prepaid items — first months of property tax escrow, hazard insurance, and prepaid interest from closing day to month-end.

First-time buyer assistance in South Carolina

The SC Housing Homebuyer Program program offers down payment and closing cost assistance to qualifying first-time buyers in South Carolina. Income limits and home price caps apply — check with a local lender or South Carolina housing finance agency for current terms.

Who pays for what?

Closing cost responsibility splits vary by state custom and contract negotiation. In most US transactions the buyer pays lender, appraisal, inspection, and prepaid items. The seller typically pays real estate commissions and the owner's title policy. Transfer taxes split differently by state — in South Carolina, transfer tax responsibility is negotiable but often follows local custom.

Compare to other states

Closing costs vary widely. South Carolina buyers pay 1.7% on average — compare to high-cost states like Delaware (4.5%), New York (4.0%), and DC (4.0%), or low-cost states like Indiana (1.9%) and Missouri (1.6%). See the national calculator to compare side-by-side.