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Closing costs in Delaware

See how much you might have to shell out in closing costs when you buy or sell a home in this state.

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The average closing cost in Delaware is $13,273 after taxes, or approximately 4.42% to 6.64% of the final home sale price.

Closing cost stats in Delaware

Across the state, the average home sells for between $200,000 and $300,000. If you buy a property in that range, expect to pay between $8,849 and $19,910 in closing costs after taxes.

Data Value
Average home sale price $200,000 to $300,000
Average total closing cost $13,273
Expected closing cost range $8,849 to $19,910
Percentage of closing cost to home sale price 4.42% to 6.64%
Remember, these averages are based on sample data. Your closing costs may vary based on your lender, the size of your loan and whether or not you're paying in cash.

How much does tax affect the closing cost?

Buyers and sellers in Delaware pay an average of $9,923 in tax combined for the closing. This accounts for 74.76% of the total average closing cost in Delaware.

Value
Average tax paid $9,923
Percentage of total closing cost 74.76%

How do closing costs in Delaware compare nationally?

The closing costs for buying a home in Delaware are amongst the nation's highest after accounting for taxes. It’s 48th
in our rankings which rates states from lowest to highest closing cost.

Average total closing cost in Delaware Ranking*
Before taxes $3,350 20
After taxes $13,273 48

*Ranked from lowest to highest of the 50 states plus Washington DC

Bottom line

Closing costs are inevitable when you're buying or selling a property. The exact amount will vary depending on where the property is located in Delaware.

To save on your home loan, consider comparing the fees and rates of top lenders before signing.

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