Windham County, Vermont Closing Costs
On the $265,100 median Windham County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $3,019: transfer tax $1,957, title insurance $1,062. 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 | $750 | $685 | $1,435 |
| $200,000 | $1,000 | $848 | $1,848 |
| $250,000 | $1,735 | $1,010 | $2,745 |
| $300,000 | $2,470 | $1,173 | $3,643 |
| $350,000 | $3,205 | $1,335 | $4,540 |
| $400,000 | $3,940 | $1,498 | $5,438 |
| $450,000 | $4,675 | $1,660 | $6,335 |
| $500,000 | $5,410 | $1,823 | $7,233 |
| $600,000 | $6,880 | $2,148 | $9,028 |
| $700,000 | $8,350 | $2,473 | $10,823 |
| $800,000 | $9,820 | $2,798 | $12,618 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,760 | $3,448 | $16,208 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Windham County?
On the $265,100 median home, the county-specific items come to about $3,019: transfer tax $1,957, title insurance $962 for the owner's policy and $100 for the lender's. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
Who pays these in Windham County?
The buyer pays the Vermont 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)
- 32 V.S.A. Section 9602, Tax on transfer of title to property; Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax
- First National Title Insurance Company, Vermont Title Insurance Rates and Rules Manual, Chapter 1 Schedule of Rates, effective September 17, 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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