Norfolk city, Virginia Closing Costs
On the $271,900 median Norfolk city home, the county-specific closing items come to about $2,697: transfer tax $1,295, title insurance $1,336, recording fees $66. 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 | $715 | $850 | $66 | $1,631 |
| $200,000 | $953 | $1,050 | $66 | $2,069 |
| $250,000 | $1,191 | $1,250 | $66 | $2,507 |
| $300,000 | $1,429 | $1,445 | $66 | $2,940 |
| $350,000 | $1,668 | $1,640 | $66 | $3,374 |
| $400,000 | $1,905 | $1,835 | $66 | $3,806 |
| $450,000 | $2,144 | $2,030 | $66 | $4,240 |
| $500,000 | $2,382 | $2,225 | $66 | $4,673 |
| $600,000 | $2,858 | $2,583 | $66 | $5,507 |
| $700,000 | $3,334 | $2,941 | $66 | $6,341 |
| $800,000 | $3,810 | $3,299 | $66 | $7,175 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,763 | $4,015 | $66 | $8,844 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Norfolk city?
On the $271,900 median home, the county-specific items come to about $2,697: transfer tax $1,295 including Norfolk city local recordation tax and Hampton Roads regional transportation improvement fee, title insurance $1,086 for the owner's policy and $250 for the lender's, and about $66 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 Norfolk city?
The transfer tax is customarily split. 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)
- Va. Code Sections 58.1-801 (state recordation tax), 58.1-802 (grantor's additional tax), 58.1-814 (local recordation tax)
- Va. Code Sec. 58.1-814, local recordation tax (up to one-third of the state rate)
- Va. Code Sec. 58.1-802.5, Additional grantor's tax in certain localities (Hampton Roads)
- WFG National Title Insurance Company, Rate and Rules for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Sections 3 & 4, effective September 1, 2023
- Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk fee schedule
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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