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New York Closing Cost Calculator

Estimate closing costs for a home purchase or sale in New York, with the state’s transfer tax built in — for both buyers and sellers.

Closing costs in New York

In New York, a buyer’s closing costs typically run 2%–5% of the price and a seller’s 6%–10% (mostly the agent commission). New York levies a real-estate transfer tax of about 0.4% of the sale price — roughly $1,600 on a $400,000 home. Counties and cities can add their own on top. Enter your price below and switch between buyer and seller for an itemized New York estimate.

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Transfer tax: 0.4% of price (statewide typical)

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Sets the loan amount ($320,000).

Estimated closing costs

$7,600

about 1.9% of the price

Loan origination (0.5% of loan)
$1,600
Appraisal fee
$500
Home inspection
$400
Lender's title insurance (0.5% of loan)
$1,600
Owner's title insurance (0.5% of price)
$2,000
Settlement / escrow fee
$800
Credit report & processing
$150
Recording & government fees
$150
Survey
$400
Total closing costs
$7,600

Cash to close$87,600.00

Down payment $80,000+ closing costs. Excludes prepaids (escrow & prepaid interest).

How closing costs work in New York

The buyer’s costs in New York are driven by the mortgage — origination, appraisal, and lender’s title insurance — plus settlement and recording fees. The seller’s are led by the agent commission, then owner’s title, settlement, and New York's 0.4% transfer tax. Local county and city fees vary within New York, so use this as a planning estimate.

Transfer tax by state

How New York compares to every other state and DC, with the transfer tax on a $400,000 sale.

StateTransfer taxTax on $400,000
Alabama0.1%$400
AlaskaNone
ArizonaNone
Arkansas0.33%$1,320
California0.11%$440
Colorado0.01%$40
Connecticut1.25%$5,000
Delaware2%$8,000
Florida0.7%$2,800
Georgia0.1%$400
Hawaii0.15%$600
IdahoNone
Illinois0.15%$600
IndianaNone
Iowa0.16%$640
KansasNone
Kentucky0.1%$400
LouisianaNone
Maine0.44%$1,760
Maryland1%$4,000
Massachusetts0.46%$1,824
Michigan0.86%$3,440
Minnesota0.33%$1,320
MississippiNone
MissouriNone
MontanaNone
Nebraska0.22%$900
Nevada0.5%$2,000
New Hampshire1.5%$6,000
New Jersey1%$4,000
New MexicoNone
New York0.4%$1,600
North Carolina0.2%$800
North DakotaNone
Ohio0.15%$600
Oklahoma0.15%$600
Oregon0.1%$400
Pennsylvania2%$8,000
Rhode Island0.46%$1,840
South Carolina0.37%$1,480
South Dakota0.1%$400
Tennessee0.37%$1,480
TexasNone
UtahNone
Vermont1.25%$5,000
Virginia0.33%$1,320
Washington1.28%$5,120
West Virginia0.22%$880
Wisconsin0.3%$1,200
WyomingNone
District of Columbia1.1%$4,400

Frequently asked questions

What are typical closing costs in New York?+

In New York, a buyer's closing costs usually run 2%–5% of the price and a seller's 6%–10%, mostly the agent commission. New York charges a real-estate transfer tax of about 0.4% of the sale price (a representative statewide rate — counties and cities can add more). Enter your sale price above and switch between buyer and seller for an itemized New York estimate.

How much are closing costs?+

For buyers, closing costs typically run 2%–5% of the home price — on a $400,000 home that's about $8,000–$20,000, most of it lender and title fees. For sellers, closing costs are usually 6%–10% of the price because they include the real-estate agent commission (about 5%–6%) plus title, settlement, and any state transfer tax. Enter your price above and switch between buyer and seller for a full itemized estimate.

Who pays closing costs, the buyer or the seller?+

Both do — but they pay different things. The buyer pays the lender's fees (origination, appraisal, credit report), title insurance, and prepaids; the seller pays the agent commission and, in most states, the transfer tax and owner's title policy. Many of these are negotiable, and buyers sometimes ask the seller for a 'closing cost credit' to cover part of their side.

How much are closing costs for a buyer?+

A buyer's closing costs are usually 2%–5% of the purchase price, driven by the loan: origination is about 0.5%–1% of the loan amount, lender's title insurance about 0.5%, plus an appraisal ($300–$600), inspection, settlement/escrow fee, recording, and a survey. Add prepaids (property-tax and insurance escrow, prepaid interest) and you get your total cash to close.

How much are closing costs for a seller?+

A seller's closing costs typically total 6%–10% of the sale price. The real-estate agent commission (about 5%–6%, split between the buyer's and seller's agents) is by far the largest piece. On top of that come owner's title insurance, a settlement or attorney fee, deed recording, and — in about two-thirds of states — a transfer or conveyance tax.

What is 'cash to close'?+

Cash to close is the total amount a buyer must bring to the closing table: the down payment plus closing costs (and prepaids), minus any deposit already paid and any seller or lender credits. This calculator's buyer mode adds your down payment to the itemized closing costs to show that figure.

Are these closing-cost estimates exact?+

No — treat them as planning estimates. Lender fees, title quotes, and agent commissions are negotiable and vary by company, and transfer tax varies by county and city within a state. Your lender's Loan Estimate (issued within three days of applying) and the final settlement statement are the authoritative numbers.

Buying in New York? See buyer closing costs and cash to close · seller costs and net proceeds.

Transfer tax and fees vary by county and city within New York and are negotiable — treat these as close estimates and verify with your lender’s Loan Estimate and closing agent.