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State-Specific Estimates

Transfer taxes range from $0 in Texas to over $11,000 in Delaware on the same property. See the exact buyer and seller transfer tax for all 50 states plus DC.

Try It: Compare State Transfer Taxes

Pick a state and adjust the purchase price to see how transfer taxes differ.

$385,000
$100K$1M
Colorado
Documentary fee $0.01 per $100; minimal, split
Buyer Tax
$4
$0.01 per $1,000
Seller Tax
$4
$0.01 per $1,000
Total
$8
0.00% of price

Colorado has one of the lowest transfer taxes in the country — just $8 on a $385,000 property.

The full app covers all 50 states plus DC with override support. 8 popular states shown here.

How State-Specific Transfer Taxes Work

Every state handles real estate transfer taxes differently. Some charge the buyer, some charge the seller, some split the cost, and a few charge nothing at all. The estimator stores buyer and seller rates for all 50 states plus DC and auto-applies them based on your property state. You can always override with your actual amount.

  • Colorado: $0.01 per $100 (buyer or seller varies by county) -- about $39 on a $385,000 sale
  • New York: $4.00 per $1,000 seller tax plus potential mansion tax over $1M
  • Texas & Wyoming: no state transfer tax at all -- $0 on any sale price
  • Pennsylvania: 2% split evenly (1% buyer, 1% seller) -- $3,850 each on $385,000

Why State Differences Matter

Transfer taxes can range from $0 to over $7,000 on the same property depending on the state. Investors buying across state lines or comparing markets need accurate local numbers, not a national average. The estimator gives you state-specific figures automatically so you can compare true closing costs across markets.

  • Same $385,000 property costs $0 in transfer tax in Texas but $7,700 in Delaware
  • Some states charge only the seller (California) while others charge only the buyer (Michigan)
  • County or city surcharges can add thousands on top of state rates
  • Override the auto-calculated amount when you have an exact quote from your title company

Get Accurate State-Specific Estimates

Transfer taxes for all 50 states plus DC — auto-applied to your property with full override support.

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