Brown County, Illinois Closing Costs
On the $142,200 median Brown County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $2,713: transfer tax $143, title insurance $2,570. 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) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $150 | $2,570 | $2,720 |
| $200,000 | $200 | $2,570 | $2,770 |
| $250,000 | $250 | $2,670 | $2,920 |
| $300,000 | $300 | $2,770 | $3,070 |
| $350,000 | $350 | $2,870 | $3,220 |
| $400,000 | $400 | $2,970 | $3,370 |
| $450,000 | $450 | $3,070 | $3,520 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $3,170 | $3,670 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $3,395 | $3,995 |
| $700,000 | $700 | $3,595 | $4,295 |
| $800,000 | $800 | $3,795 | $4,595 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | $4,195 | $5,195 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Brown County?
On the $142,200 median home, the county-specific items come to about $2,713: transfer tax $143, title insurance $1,995 for the owner's policy and $575 for the lender's. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
Who pays these in Brown County?
The seller customarily pays the Illinois transfer tax. Who pays the owner's title policy is customarily the seller; the buyer pays the lender's policy and the mortgage recording fee.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- 35 ILCS 200/31-10, stated on the PTAX-203/MyDec transfer declaration
- Old Republic Title Schedule of Rates for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, Illinois, effective September 1, 2024
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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