Orleans County, New York Closing Costs
On the $126,200 median Orleans County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $1,604: transfer tax $503, title insurance $1,101. 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 | $598 | $1,225 | $1,823 |
| $200,000 | $798 | $1,494 | $2,292 |
| $250,000 | $998 | $1,763 | $2,761 |
| $300,000 | $1,198 | $2,032 | $3,230 |
| $350,000 | $1,398 | $2,301 | $3,699 |
| $400,000 | $1,598 | $2,570 | $4,168 |
| $450,000 | $1,798 | $2,839 | $4,637 |
| $500,000 | $1,998 | $3,108 | $5,106 |
| $600,000 | $2,398 | $3,600 | $5,998 |
| $700,000 | $2,798 | $4,091 | $6,889 |
| $800,000 | $3,198 | $4,583 | $7,781 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,998 | $5,565 | $19,563 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Orleans County?
On the $126,200 median home, the county-specific items come to about $1,604: transfer tax $503, title insurance $847 for the owner's policy and $254 for the lender's. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
Who pays these in Orleans 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
- TIRSA Rate Manual, Seventh Revision, approved by NYDFS June 10, 2024, effective October 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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