This simple calculator can help home sellers in North Carolina estimate their transfer taxes. To get a ballpark idea of the transfer fees you might pay in the Tar Heel State, enter your home’s estimated selling price above.
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How the North Carolina Transfer Tax is Calculated
North Carolina’s transfer tax, known as an excise tax, is calculated at a rate of $1.00 per $500 of the property’s sale price
For example, if you sold your home for $380,000 (North Carolina’s median home price), you could expect to pay $760 in North Carolina transfer taxes.
Another Transfer Tax North Carolina Sellers Typically Pay
Seven North Carolina counties charge an additional transfer tax of $1.00 per $100 of the property’s sales price.
These seven counties are:
- Dare
- Camden
- Chowan
- Currituck
- Pasquotank
- Perquimans
- Washington
»Learn more: Understanding North Carolina’s Transfer Tax: A Quick Guide
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