Salt Lake County, Utah Closing Costs
On the $484,500 median Salt Lake County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $3,433: no transfer tax in Utah, title insurance $3,353, recording fees $80. 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 | $1,358 | $80 | $1,438 |
| $200,000 | $0 | $1,703 | $80 | $1,783 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $2,048 | $80 | $2,128 |
| $300,000 | $0 | $2,325 | $80 | $2,405 |
| $350,000 | $0 | $2,603 | $80 | $2,683 |
| $400,000 | $0 | $2,880 | $80 | $2,960 |
| $450,000 | $0 | $3,158 | $80 | $3,238 |
| $500,000 | $0 | $3,435 | $80 | $3,515 |
| $600,000 | $0 | $3,765 | $80 | $3,845 |
| $700,000 | $0 | $4,095 | $80 | $4,175 |
| $800,000 | $0 | $4,403 | $80 | $4,483 |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $4,973 | $80 | $5,053 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Salt Lake County?
On the $484,500 median home, the county-specific items come to about $3,433: no transfer tax in Utah, title insurance $2,235 for the owner's policy and $1,118 for the lender's, and about $80 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 Salt Lake 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)
- Utah Code Title 59, Revenue and Taxation (no real estate transfer/conveyance tax chapter exists)
- WFG National Title Insurance Company, Utah Title Rate Manual, Section 3 Basic Rate Table, effective October 1, 2024
- Salt Lake County Recorder 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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