Butler County, Iowa Closing Costs
On the $156,500 median Butler County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $425: transfer tax $250, title insurance $175. 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 | $239 | $175 | $414 |
| $200,000 | $319 | $175 | $494 |
| $250,000 | $399 | $175 | $574 |
| $300,000 | $479 | $175 | $654 |
| $350,000 | $559 | $175 | $734 |
| $400,000 | $639 | $175 | $814 |
| $450,000 | $719 | $175 | $894 |
| $500,000 | $799 | $175 | $974 |
| $600,000 | $959 | $175 | $1,134 |
| $700,000 | $1,119 | $175 | $1,294 |
| $800,000 | $1,279 | $225 | $1,504 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,599 | $425 | $2,024 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Butler County?
On the $156,500 median home, the county-specific items come to about $425: transfer tax $250, title insurance $175 for the owner's policy and $0 for the lender's. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
Who pays these in Butler County?
The seller customarily pays the Iowa transfer tax. Who pays the owner's title policy is customarily the buyer; 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)
- Iowa Code Sec. 428A.1
- Iowa Title Guaranty Residential Premium Rates, effective July 1, 2023
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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