Closing costs

Closing costs in Oregon

On a $500,000 home with 20% down, buyers in Oregon typically pay about $7,288 to $16,308 at closing, including prepaid taxes and insurance.

Typical buyer total1.5%–3.3%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$0Oregon has no statewide transfer tax; Washington County is the only county with its own.

Estimated closing costs by price

PriceLoanClosing costsShare of price
$300,000Conventional, 20% down$5,913 – $12,8652.0%–4.3%
$300,000FHA, 3.5% down$6,261 – $13,7772.1%–4.6%
$500,000Conventional, 20% down$7,288 – $16,3081.5%–3.3%
$500,000FHA, 3.5% down$7,868 – $17,8281.6%–3.6%
$750,000Conventional, 20% down$9,006 – $20,6131.2%–2.7%
$750,000FHA, 3.5% down$9,878 – $22,8921.3%–3.1%

Who pays what in Oregon

Oregon has no statewide transfer tax; Washington County is the only county with its own.

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 Oregon?

Often about 1.5% to 3.3% of the price with 20% down, including prepaid taxes and insurance.

Do buyers pay transfer tax in Oregon?

No. Oregon has no statewide transfer tax; Washington County is the only county with its own.

Sources: Oregon Revised Statutes §306.815 (local transfer tax limit); Washington County, Oregon Real Property Transfer Tax. Fees are typical ranges, not quotes; your Loan Estimate lists the actual costs.