Jefferson County, Missouri Closing Costs
On the $218,800 median Jefferson County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $876: no transfer tax in Missouri, title insurance $780, recording fees $96. 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 | $0 | $696 | $96 | $792 |
| $200,000 | $0 | $756 | $96 | $852 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $816 | $96 | $912 |
| $300,000 | $0 | $876 | $96 | $972 |
| $350,000 | $0 | $936 | $96 | $1,032 |
| $400,000 | $0 | $996 | $96 | $1,092 |
| $450,000 | $0 | $1,056 | $96 | $1,152 |
| $500,000 | $0 | $1,116 | $96 | $1,212 |
| $600,000 | $0 | $1,236 | $96 | $1,332 |
| $700,000 | $0 | $1,356 | $96 | $1,452 |
| $800,000 | $0 | $96 | $96 | |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $96 | $96 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Jefferson County?
On the $218,800 median home, the county-specific items come to about $876: no transfer tax in Missouri, title insurance $555 for the owner's policy and $225 for the lender's, and about $96 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 Jefferson County?
Who pays the owner's title policy is negotiable; 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)
- Missouri Constitution Article X, Section 25
- Platinum Title & Escrow (Leawood, KS), Residential Owner's Policy Rate Table, serving all Missouri and Kansas counties
- Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds 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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