Free Local Calculator
Closing Costs in Fairfax, VA
Estimate closing costs for homes in Fairfax, VA. Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in Northern Virginia and its median home price is around $650,000. The tax schedule is Virginia's standard one — no county transfer tax on top.
Powered by TitleCapture
Get Your TitleCapture Quote
Use this live quote tool for a precise title and escrow estimate in Fairfax, VA.
The quote tool stays embedded on DMV Title Guy. Results are estimates until Pruitt Title reviews the contract and transaction details.
Local Taxes & Fees in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County is the largest recording jurisdiction in Northern Virginia, but that volume shows up in turnaround time rather than in the tax schedule: the rates are Virginia's standard ones. On a $650,000 Fairfax sale, the buyer's state recordation tax runs about $1,625 and the seller's grantor tax about $650, before title insurance, settlement fees and the clerk's per-page recording charges.
For properties in Fairfax County, the deed is recorded with the Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk, not with an individual town. Fairfax County does not add a transfer tax of its own.
For most sales in Fairfax County, the seller pays $0.20 per $100 in Northern Virginia transportation fees. On a $650,000 sale, that comes to $1,300. 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. Fairfax 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 — 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?
No local transfer tax — Virginia gives localities no power to levy one. But a purchase in Fairfax 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.
Related Resources
Title Services
Title Company in Fairfax, VA
Full-service title & settlement in Fairfax
Calculator
Virginia Closing Cost Calculator
Statewide rates & fee breakdown
Guide
Title Insurance Explained
What it covers, costs, and why you need it
Closing Costs in Nearby Virginia Cities
Title Services in Nearby Cities
Need a Precise Closing Cost Estimate?
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.