Monroe County, New York Closing Costs
On the $197,100 median Monroe County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $4,560: transfer tax $2,757, title insurance $1,483, recording fees $320. 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 | $2,098 | $1,225 | $320 | $3,643 |
| $200,000 | $2,798 | $1,494 | $320 | $4,612 |
| $250,000 | $3,498 | $1,763 | $320 | $5,581 |
| $300,000 | $4,198 | $2,032 | $320 | $6,550 |
| $350,000 | $4,898 | $2,301 | $320 | $7,519 |
| $400,000 | $5,598 | $2,570 | $320 | $8,488 |
| $450,000 | $6,298 | $2,839 | $320 | $9,457 |
| $500,000 | $6,998 | $3,108 | $320 | $10,426 |
| $600,000 | $8,398 | $3,600 | $320 | $12,318 |
| $700,000 | $9,798 | $4,091 | $320 | $14,209 |
| $800,000 | $11,198 | $4,583 | $320 | $16,101 |
| $1,000,000 | $23,998 | $5,565 | $320 | $29,883 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Monroe County?
On the $197,100 median home, the county-specific items come to about $4,560: transfer tax $2,757 including Monroe County Mortgage Recording Tax (basic + special additional + county additional tax), title insurance $1,141 for the owner's policy and $342 for the lender's, and about $320 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 Monroe County?
The seller customarily pays the New York transfer tax. 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)
- NY Tax Law Article 31
- Monroe County Clerk, Land Records, Recording Fees and Mortgage Recording Tax Rates
- TIRSA Rate Manual, Seventh Revision, approved by NYDFS June 10, 2024, effective October 1, 2024
- Monroe County Clerk, Land Records 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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