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Closing Costs in Arlington, VA
Estimate your closing costs for buying or selling a home in Arlington, VA. Arlington County is one of the most active real estate markets in the DMV, with a median home price around $715,000. Use our free calculator to get a detailed breakdown of buyer and seller costs.
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Local Taxes & Fees in Arlington, VA
Arlington County follows standard Virginia tax rates with no additional local transfer taxes. The primary costs are the state recordation tax ($0.25 per $100) paid by buyers and the grantor tax ($0.50 per $500) paid by sellers. Arlington's high property values mean these percentages translate to significant dollar amounts — title insurance and recordation fees alone can exceed $5,000 on a typical transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions — Arlington, VA Closing Costs
How much are closing costs in Arlington, VA?
Closing costs in Arlington, VA typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price for buyers and 1% to 3% for sellers. For a $500,000 home, expect $10,000–$25,000 in buyer closing costs. Exact amounts depend on loan type, title insurance choices, and Arlington County recording fees.
Who pays closing costs in Arlington, Virginia?
Both buyers and sellers pay closing costs in Virginia. Buyers typically cover title insurance, loan fees, recording fees, and prepaid items. Sellers pay the grantor tax, their settlement fee, and agent commissions. In Arlington, some costs are negotiable between parties.
What is the grantor tax in Virginia?
The Virginia grantor tax is $0.50 per $500 of the sale price (effectively 0.1%). This is paid by the seller at closing. On a $500,000 home, the grantor tax is $500.
Does Arlington have additional local transfer taxes?
Arlington County may have additional local recordation taxes on top of Virginia's state rate. Contact Pruitt Title LLC for the exact rates applicable to your transaction in Arlington.
Need a Precise Closing Cost Estimate?
These are estimates based on standard Arlington County rates. Every transaction is different — contact Will Rapuano at Pruitt Title LLC for an accurate, line-by-line closing cost breakdown for your Arlington, VA property.