District of Columbia Closing Costs Calculator
Home-buyer closing costs in District of Columbia average 2.39% of the purchase price — the 3rd-highest in the US. Estimate your total and see the fee breakdown for any home price below.
Estimate only This uses the District of Columbia average closing-cost percentage, and the breakdown is illustrative. Your actual costs depend on your lender, loan and negotiations — get a Loan Estimate from your lender for exact figures.
Note This is an average estimate; your actual costs depend on your lender, loan and negotiations — get a Loan Estimate for exact figures. The breakdown is illustrative and excludes real-estate agent commissions (usually paid by the seller).
District of Columbia closing costs by home price (at 2.39%)
| Home price | Est. closing costs | % of price |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,975 | 2.39% |
| $400,000 | $9,560 | 2.39% |
| $600,000 | $14,340 | 2.39% |
| $900,000 | $21,510 | 2.39% |
Median District of Columbia home: $737,100 → about $17,617 in buyer closing costs.
How to estimate closing costs in District of Columbia
- 01 Enter your home price (the default is the District of Columbia median).
- 02 The 2.39% District of Columbia average is pre-filled — adjust it for your lender and loan if you have a quote.
- 03 Read your estimated total and the illustrative fee breakdown instantly.
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in District of Columbia?
On average, home-buyer closing costs in District of Columbia run about 2.39% of the purchase price — roughly $17,617 on the $737,100 median home. That covers lender fees, title & escrow, transfer/recording taxes, appraisal & inspection and prepaids, but not the real-estate agent commission (usually paid by the seller). Your actual total depends on your lender, loan and negotiations — get a Loan Estimate for exact figures.
What are closing costs on a $400,000 home in District of Columbia?
At District of Columbia's 2.39% average, closing costs on a $400,000 home come to about $9,560. This is an average estimate; your costs depend on your lender, loan and what the seller agrees to cover.
What is included in District of Columbia closing costs?
Buyer closing costs typically include: lender/origination fees (origination, underwriting, points, credit report), title insurance & escrow/settlement, government transfer & recording taxes, appraisal & inspection, and prepaids (escrow reserves plus prepaid interest and insurance). The breakdown this page shows is illustrative — your Loan Estimate lists your exact line items.
Why are closing costs high in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia levies a real-estate transfer (deed) tax, which is the single biggest reason its closing costs run above the national norm. Transfer taxes are charged on the sale price, so they scale with how expensive the home is and can add thousands to a buyer's bill.
Who pays closing costs in District of Columbia, the buyer or the seller?
Both sides have closing costs. This calculator estimates the BUYER's costs. Sellers separately pay agent commissions and often part of the transfer tax. In many deals buyers negotiate "seller concessions" so the seller covers some buyer closing costs — always confirm who pays what in your purchase contract.
Is this District of Columbia closing costs calculator free?
Yes — it is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded anywhere.
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