Transfer Tax Calculator — United States
The US has no federal transfer tax. Rates vary by state and locality. This estimate uses a ~0.1% national average.
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How Transfer Tax Works in United States
The US has no federal transfer tax. Rates vary by state and locality. This estimate uses a ~0.1% national average.
Transfer Tax rates in United States vary by region and property type. Use the calculator above for an exact figure.
Rates vary by region
United States has 20 regions with different Transfer Tax rates. Select your region in the calculator above for accurate results.
Other Purchase Costs in United States
Beyond Transfer Tax, buyers typically pay the following fees when purchasing property in United States. These are included in the calculator above.
Title Insurance
Combined lender's and owner's title insurance policies
Appraisal Fee
Independent property appraisal required by lender
Home Inspection
Pre-purchase inspection of the property condition
Escrow / Settlement Fee
Fee charged by the escrow or settlement company
Attorney Fee
Real estate attorney fee (required in some states)
Recording Fees
County/local government fee to record the deed and mortgage
Loan Origination Fee
Lender fee for processing the mortgage application (0.75% of loan)
Only applies when financing with a mortgage.
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