Closing costs

Closing costs in Arizona

On a $500,000 home with 20% down, buyers in Arizona typically pay about $7,092 to $15,917 at closing, including prepaid taxes and insurance.

Typical buyer total1.4%–3.2%Of the price, 20% down
Closings handled byA title or settlement companyCustomary in the state
Buyer-paid taxesNoneTransfer taxes are seller-paid or not charged
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Buyer-paid taxes

TaxOn $500,000 with 20% downNote
None for buyers$0Arizona has no real estate transfer tax (only a small flat affidavit fee) and no mortgage tax.

Estimated closing costs by price

PriceLoanClosing costsShare of price
$300,000Conventional, 20% down$5,795 – $12,6301.9%–4.2%
$300,000FHA, 3.5% down$6,144 – $13,5422.0%–4.5%
$500,000Conventional, 20% down$7,092 – $15,9171.4%–3.2%
$500,000FHA, 3.5% down$7,673 – $17,4361.5%–3.5%
$750,000Conventional, 20% down$8,713 – $20,0251.2%–2.7%
$750,000FHA, 3.5% down$9,584 – $22,3041.3%–3.0%

Who pays what in Arizona

Arizona has no real estate transfer tax (only a small flat affidavit fee) and no mortgage tax.

By custom here the seller usually pays for the owner’s title policy; the buyer pays for the lender’s policy.

Questions

How much are closing costs for buyers in Arizona?

Often about 1.4% to 3.2% of the price with 20% down, including prepaid taxes and insurance.

Do buyers pay transfer tax in Arizona?

No. Arizona has no real estate transfer tax (only a small flat affidavit fee) and no mortgage tax.

Sources: Arizona Department of Revenue. Fees are typical ranges, not quotes; your Loan Estimate lists the actual costs.