Marin County, California Closing Costs
On the $1,390,000 median Marin County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $4,418: transfer tax $4,309, recording fees $109. Lender fees, appraisal and prepaids are added by the loan, not the county.
County-specific closing costs by purchase price
| Purchase price | Transfer tax | Title insurance (both policies) | Recording fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $465 | $993 | $109 | $1,567 |
| $200,000 | $620 | $1,134 | $109 | $1,863 |
| $250,000 | $775 | $1,248 | $109 | $2,132 |
| $300,000 | $930 | $1,378 | $109 | $2,417 |
| $350,000 | $1,085 | $1,462 | $109 | $2,656 |
| $400,000 | $1,240 | $1,575 | $109 | $2,924 |
| $450,000 | $1,395 | $1,659 | $109 | $3,163 |
| $500,000 | $1,550 | $1,771 | $109 | $3,430 |
| $600,000 | $1,860 | $1,912 | $109 | $3,881 |
| $700,000 | $2,170 | $2,071 | $109 | $4,350 |
| $800,000 | $2,480 | $2,243 | $109 | $4,832 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,100 | $2,563 | $109 | $5,772 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Marin County?
On the $1,390,000 median home, the county-specific items come to about $4,418: transfer tax $4,309 including City of San Rafael documentary transfer tax, and about $109 to record the deed and mortgage. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
Who pays these in Marin County?
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code Sec. 11911(a)
- California Lawyers Association, 2019 California Documentary Transfer Tax Chart (Charter Cities & Counties); San Rafael's own Municipal Code Chapter 3.22 confirms the tax exists
- Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk fee schedule
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. General information, not financial advice.
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