Hamilton County, Tennessee Closing Costs
On the $282,100 median Hamilton County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $2,902: transfer tax $1,044, title insurance $1,772, recording fees $86. 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 | $555 | $1,134 | $86 | $1,775 |
| $200,000 | $740 | $1,374 | $86 | $2,200 |
| $250,000 | $925 | $1,614 | $86 | $2,625 |
| $300,000 | $1,110 | $1,854 | $86 | $3,050 |
| $350,000 | $1,295 | $2,094 | $86 | $3,475 |
| $400,000 | $1,480 | $2,334 | $86 | $3,900 |
| $450,000 | $1,665 | $2,574 | $86 | $4,325 |
| $500,000 | $1,850 | $2,814 | $86 | $4,750 |
| $600,000 | $2,220 | $3,129 | $86 | $5,435 |
| $700,000 | $2,590 | $3,444 | $86 | $6,120 |
| $800,000 | $2,960 | $3,759 | $86 | $6,805 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,700 | $4,389 | $86 | $8,175 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Hamilton County?
On the $282,100 median home, the county-specific items come to about $2,902: transfer tax $1,044, title insurance $1,722 for the owner's policy and $50 for the lender's, and about $86 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 Hamilton County?
The buyer pays the Tennessee 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)
- Tenn. Code Ann. Section 67-4-409, Recordation tax
- Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Schedule of Charges and Forms for Title Insurance in the State of Tennessee, Schedule G (Davidson County), last updated 2/4/2022
- Hamilton County Register 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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