San Mateo County, California Closing Costs
On the $1,494,500 median San Mateo County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $1,801: transfer tax $1,644, recording fees $157. 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 | $165 | $993 | $157 | $1,315 |
| $200,000 | $220 | $1,134 | $157 | $1,511 |
| $250,000 | $275 | $1,248 | $157 | $1,680 |
| $300,000 | $330 | $1,378 | $157 | $1,865 |
| $350,000 | $385 | $1,462 | $157 | $2,004 |
| $400,000 | $440 | $1,575 | $157 | $2,172 |
| $450,000 | $495 | $1,659 | $157 | $2,311 |
| $500,000 | $550 | $1,771 | $157 | $2,478 |
| $600,000 | $660 | $1,912 | $157 | $2,729 |
| $700,000 | $770 | $2,071 | $157 | $2,998 |
| $800,000 | $880 | $2,243 | $157 | $3,280 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,100 | $2,563 | $157 | $3,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in San Mateo County?
On the $1,494,500 median home, the county-specific items come to about $1,801: transfer tax $1,644, and about $157 to record the deed and mortgage. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
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)
- San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE) 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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