How much are closing costs on a $550K house?

Buyer closing costs on a $550,000 house typically range from $16,500 to $33,000 (3-6% of the purchase price). The exact amount depends on your location, lender, and loan type.

What's included in closing costs for a $550K house?

Closing costs include loan origination fees, appraisal, title insurance, attorney fees, recording fees, prepaid property taxes, homeowners insurance, and prepaid mortgage interest.

Closing Costs on a $550K House: What to Expect in 2026

Closing costs on a $550,000 house typically run $16,500 to $33,000 (3-6% of the purchase price). Here’s the complete breakdown.

Buyer Closing Costs Breakdown

Cost Type	Low Estimate	Typical	High Estimate
Loan origination fee (1%)	$4,400	$5,500	$5,500
Appraisal	$525	$700	$1,000
Credit report	$30	$50	$75
Title insurance	$1,200	$2,000	$3,000
Title search & exam	$350	$550	$900
Attorney fees	$650	$1,300	$2,000
Recording fees	$150	$225	$450
Survey	$425	$650	$1,000
Home inspection	$425	$600	$900
Escrow/title company fees	$650	$1,050	$1,750
Total fees	$8,805	$12,625	$16,575

Prepaid Items (Held in Escrow)

Item	Low Estimate	Typical	High Estimate
Property tax (3 months)	$825	$1,375	$2,750
Homeowners insurance (1 year)	$2,200	$3,850	$6,600
Prepaid interest (15 days)	$735	$1,510	$1,850
Total prepaids	$3,760	$6,735	$11,200

Total Cash Needed at Closing

Down Payment	Closing Costs	Total Cash Needed
3% ($16,500)	$19,360	$35,860
5% ($27,500)	$19,360	$46,860
10% ($55,000)	$19,360	$74,360
20% ($110,000)	$19,360	$129,360

Closing Costs by State (on $550K)

State	Avg. Closing Cost	% of Price
Missouri	$14,850	2.7%
Indiana	$15,950	2.9%
Texas	$23,100	4.2%
California	$26,400	4.8%
New York	$33,000	6.0%

Ways to Reduce Closing Costs

Strategy	Potential Savings
Shop lender fees	$600-2,000
Negotiate seller credits	$3,300-16,500
No-closing-cost mortgage (higher rate)	Full cost rolled in
Ask seller to pay portion	3-6% of price
Close at end of month	Reduce prepaid interest

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