{"id":26948,"date":"2024-10-24T04:55:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=26948"},"modified":"2025-07-15T06:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:49:32","slug":"closing-costs-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/closing-costs-in-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Sellers\u2019 Comprehensive Guide to Closing Costs in Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selling your home is an exciting prospect, but many homeowners are surprised to learn just how expensive it is to finalize a sale. Sellers are on the hook for many closing costs that significantly impact their net proceeds when all is said and done.<\/p>\n

In Oregon, closing costs typically add up to 6% to 10% of the final sale price of your home. However, your total cost can vary depending on what specific factors are involved in your sale.<\/p>\n

To help you get a clear idea of what you\u2019ll owe in closing costs after selling your Oregon home, HomeLight spoke with a leading local real estate agent and put together this comprehensive guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Oregon closing cost overview<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s an overview of the most common closing costs that apply to Oregon home sales. Don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019ll break down each of these costs later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Closing cost<\/strong><\/td>\nAverage cost<\/strong><\/td>\nSeller responsibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mortgage Payoff<\/td>\nThe average Oregon mortgage debt is about $279,907<\/a><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property taxes<\/td>\n0.93%<\/a> of the property\u2019s value on average<\/td>\nSellers owe property taxes prorated to the day of sale.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reconveyance\/recording fee<\/td>\nAbout $200, according to Folz<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington County transfer tax<\/td>\n0.1%<\/a> of the sale price<\/td>\nSellers who live in Washington County pay this tax.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Escrow fees<\/td>\n$1 per $1000 plus $1200<\/a><\/td>\nNegotiable (usually split evenly between buyer and seller)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Title insurance<\/td>\n0.1% to 2%<\/a> of the sale price<\/td>\nIt\u2019s customary for the seller to pay for the owner\u2019s policy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate agent commission<\/td>\n3% to 6%<\/a> of the sale price<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home warranty<\/td>\n$222-$1,877<\/a><\/td>\nNegotiable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HOA dues<\/td>\nVaries depending on HOA<\/td>\nProrated to the day of sale; only applicable if you belong to an HOA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate attorney fees<\/td>\nAround $300 per hour<\/a><\/td>\nYes (if you choose to hire one)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Oregon sellers can expect to pay these closing costs<\/h2>\n

Some closing costs apply to almost every home sale. Let\u2019s review the most common closing costs for Oregon sellers:<\/p>\n

Mortgage Payoff<\/h3>\n

In order to legally transfer ownership of your home, you need to own your home free and clear. This means that if you have an existing mortgage, you have to pay it off before the property can officially change hands.<\/p>\n

In Oregon, the average outstanding balance on a mortgage is around $279,907<\/a>. Typically, homeowners use the proceeds from their home sale to cover this cost. Because this cost is more or less baked-in to the nature of the transaction, we\u2019ve excluded it in our estimate for the average Oregon closing costs figure.<\/p>\n

Property Taxes<\/h3>\n

Local governments levy property taxes, so the total cost varies. However, the average property tax rate across all Oregon Counties is 0.93%<\/a>. A homeowner is responsible for paying property taxes on their home for the duration they own the property.<\/p>\n

Christine Folz<\/a>, a Salem, Oregon, real estate agent who sells more homes than her peers by 4%, explains:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Oregon tax year ends on June 30, and taxes are due on November 5. If you sell your home between those two dates and haven\u2019t paid your taxes yet, you\u2019ll pay the buyer a prorated amount for the days that you lived in the home. On the other hand, if you sell and have already paid your taxes for the year, the buyer will credit you a prorated amount for the taxes you\u2019ve already paid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Loan Reconveyance and Recording Fees<\/h3>\n

Mortgage companies typically charge a fee to close out your loan and record the release of their claim on your property with the state. Often, these charges are combined into a single reconveyance\/recording charge.<\/p>\n

The price of recording fees varies from county to county. For example, Multnomah County charges a base fee of $86 plus $5 for each additional page of paperwork<\/a>, while Deschutes County charges $93, plus $5 per page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Folz tells us that the charge to file the paperwork depends largely on your lender; however, Oregon sellers can expect to pay around $200 overall in reconveyance\/recording fees.<\/p>\n

Washington County Transfer Tax<\/h3>\n

If you live in any Oregon county other than Washington, you won\u2019t owe any transfer taxes on your home sale. For those who live in Washington County, don\u2019t worry too much. This county only charges 0.1% of your home\u2019s final sale price in transfer taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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