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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's property values are what make its closing costs distinctive — the percentages are the same as anywhere in Virginia, but at a median near $715,000 title insurance and recordation together routinely clear $5,000 on a single transaction. The county's condo and mid-rise inventory adds a second variable: an association resale packet and its transfer fee, set by the association rather than by the county.
Arlington County levies no transfer tax of its own — Virginia gives localities no such power — and deeds record with the Arlington Circuit Court Clerk.
For most sales in Arlington County, the seller pays $0.20 per $100 in Northern Virginia transportation fees. On a $715,000 sale, that comes to $1,430. The purchase contract can divide that cost differently, and refinances do not carry the fee. See Va. Code §§ 58.1-802.3 and 58.1-802.4.
Buyers have a separate Virginia recordation tax of $0.25 per $100. Arlington County can add a small local charge only if it has adopted an ordinance, so ask your title company or the Circuit Court Clerk to confirm the final amount for your property. See Va. Code §§ 58.1-801 and 58.1-814.
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?
No local transfer tax — Virginia gives localities no power to levy one. But a purchase in Arlington does carry two state-imposed Northern Virginia regional fees totalling $0.20 per $100, payable by the seller by default and not owed on a refinance. See the local tax section above for the statutes and a worked figure.
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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.