Washington Closing Cost Calculator
Transfer tax: 1.13%.
Washington closing cost estimator
Transfer tax: 1.13%.
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Washington at a glance
| Figure | Washington | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State transfer tax rate | 1.13% | [2] |
| Attorney required at closing | No | [2] |
| Typical total closing cost | 2.50% | [2] |
| On the median home | $15,075 | [1] |
Washington highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Washington, ranked 41 of 50. Median 2.70%.
Washington closing costs by price and side
Buyer and seller totals, including Washington's 1.13% transfer tax.
| Purchase price | Buyer total | Seller total | Transfer tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,550 | $1,980 | $1,130 |
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $2,895 | $1,695 |
| $175,000 | $2,600 | $3,353 | $1,977 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $3,810 | $2,260 |
| $225,000 | $3,300 | $4,268 | $2,543 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $4,725 | $2,825 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $5,640 | $3,390 |
| $350,000 | $5,050 | $6,555 | $3,955 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $7,470 | $4,520 |
| $450,000 | $6,450 | $8,385 | $5,085 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $9,300 | $5,650 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $11,130 | $6,780 |
| $700,000 | $9,950 | $12,960 | $7,910 |
| $800,000 | $11,350 | $14,790 | $9,040 |
| $950,000 | $13,450 | $17,535 | $10,735 |
| $1,100,000 | $15,550 | $20,280 | $12,430 |
| $1,300,000 | $18,350 | $23,940 | $14,690 |
| $1,600,000 | $22,550 | $29,430 | $18,080 |
Worked figures for Washington
Washington values:
| Price | Buyer | Seller | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $2,895 | $1,695 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $3,810 | $2,260 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $4,725 | $2,825 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $5,640 | $3,390 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $7,470 | $4,520 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $9,300 | $5,650 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $11,130 | $6,780 |
| $750,000 | $10,650 | $13,875 | $8,475 |
| $900,000 | $12,750 | $16,620 | $10,170 |
| $1,200,000 | $16,950 | $22,110 | $13,560 |
How Washington compares nationally
On typical closing cost, Washington ranks #41 of 50 at 2.50% — 7% below the median of 2.70%. The national range runs from 2.00% (California) to 3.80% (New York).
| Rank | State | Typical closing cost |
|---|---|---|
| #39 | Oklahoma | 2.50% |
| #40 | Texas | 2.50% |
| #41 | Washington | 2.50% |
| #42 | Montana | 2.40% |
| #43 | Oregon | 2.40% |
Title company states, ranked
Same rule structure as Washington:
| State | Typical closing cost | vs Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2.80% | +12.0% |
| Arkansas | 2.70% | +8.0% |
| Nebraska | 2.70% | +8.0% |
| Tennessee | 2.60% | +4.0% |
| Alabama | 2.50% | 0.0% |
| Washington | 2.50% | — |
| Nevada | 2.30% | -8.0% |
| Colorado | 2.20% | -12.0% |
| California | 2.00% | -20.0% |
Washington questions, answered with Washington numbers
What are buyer closing costs in Washington?▾
On Washington's median home price of $603,000, expect roughly $8,592 as a buyer.
What does the seller pay in Washington?▾
About $11,185 on the median home, of which $6,814 is Washington's 1.13% transfer tax.
Do I need an attorney to close in Washington?▾
No. Washington allows title companies to handle closing, so there is no mandatory attorney fee.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Washington figures only — verify with the relevant Washington agency before acting. How this is calculated.