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Closing Costs in Fairfax, VA
Estimate closing costs for homes in Fairfax, VA. Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in Northern Virginia and adds a local recordation tax on top of Virginia's state rates. Median home prices are around $650,000.
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Local Taxes & Fees in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County levies an additional local recordation tax of $0.10 per $100 of consideration, bringing the combined recordation tax to $0.35 per $100 (0.35%). This applies to both the deed and the deed of trust. On a $650,000 purchase, that's an extra $650 in recordation taxes compared to jurisdictions without a local add-on. The seller still pays the standard Virginia grantor tax of $0.50 per $500.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fairfax, VA Closing Costs
How much are closing costs in Fairfax, VA?
Closing costs in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax County recording fees.
Who pays closing costs in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax have additional local transfer taxes?
Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
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These are estimates based on standard Fairfax County rates. Every transaction is different — contact Will Rapuano at Pruitt Title LLC for an accurate, line-by-line closing cost breakdown for your Fairfax, VA property.