Closing costs in Washington

According to data from ClosingCorp, the average closing cost in Washington is $11,513.23 after taxes, or approximately 2.3% to 2.88% of the final home sale price.

Closing cost stats in Washington

Across the state, the average home sells for between $400,000 and $500,000. If you buy a property in that range, expect to pay between $9,210.58 and $14,391.54 in closing costs after taxes.

Data	Value
Average home sale price	$400,000 to $500,000
Average total closing cost	$11,513.23
Expected closing cost range	$9,210.58 to $14,391.54
Percentage of closing cost to home sale price	2.3% to 2.88%

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 Washington pay an average of $7,307.41 in tax combined for the closing. This accounts for 63.47% of the total average closing cost in Washington.

	Value
Average tax paid	$7,307.41
Percentage of total closing cost	63.47%

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How do closing costs in Washington compare nationally?

The closing costs for buying a home in Washington are below the national average after accounting for taxes. It’s 11 in our rankings which rates states from lowest to highest closing cost.

	Average total closing cost in Washington	Ranking*
Before taxes	$4,205.82	43
After taxes	$11,513.23	11

*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 Washington.

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