Alaska seller net sheet calculator
Alaska has no real estate transfer tax, state or local. The seller customarily pays for the owner’s title policy, and property taxes are set by each
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A Alaska sale, worked out
The calculator opens on $375,000, about the median value of an owner-occupied home in Alaska ($376,500, 2024 Census estimate), with a $190,000 mortgage payoff as an example. Commissions are whatever the seller agrees, so they’re
Before commissions and the payoff, the seller’s costs come to about $5,486, or 1.46% of the price, for a closing on December 5, 2026. Alaska is one of the states with no
| Owner’s title insuranceest. | −$1,313 |
|---|---|
| Settlement or escrow feeest. | −$600 |
| Recording and release feesest. | −$100 |
| Property taxes (prorated)est. | −$3,473 |
| Total | −$5,486 |
Estimates are tagged “est.”; the rest follow
The title policy at other prices
Alaska has no state transfer tax, so the seller’s state-set costs come down to title and closing fees. The owner’s policy below is an estimate; your title company’s quote will differ. The seller usually
| Sale price | Owner’s title policy |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $875est. |
| $500,000 | $1,750est. |
| $750,000 | $2,625est. |
| $1,000,000 | $3,500est. |
| $2,000,000 | $7,000est. |
Selling in Alaska: what to know
No state transfer tax
Alaska has no state or local real estate transfer tax. The only government charge to record a deed is a flat fee at the state Recorder’s Office: $20 for the first page and $5 for
Title insurance
By common Alaska custom the seller pays for the owner’s title policy and the buyer pays for the lender’s policy. It is negotiable, so confirm with your title company
Who runs the closing
Alaska doesn’t require an attorney at closing. Title and escrow
Property taxes
Alaska has no statewide property tax; boroughs and cities levy their own. Anchorage bills the current calendar year in two halves, due June 30 and August 31, while other boroughs set their own dates, so the proration depends on what has been paid
Selling in Alaska: questions
Does Alaska have a real estate transfer tax?
No. Alaska has no state or local transfer tax on home sales; the only charge is a flat recording fee of $20 for the first page and $5
Who pays for title insurance in Alaska?
By common Alaska custom the seller pays for the owner’s policy and the buyer pays for the lender’s policy. It can be negotiated in
How are property taxes handled when selling in Alaska?
They depend on the borough or city, since Alaska has no state property tax. In Anchorage the current year is billed in halves due June 30 and August 31, and the proration at closing follows what the seller
How much are seller closing costs in Alaska?
Leaving out commissions, which are whatever the seller agrees, and the loan payoff, a Alaska seller’s costs on a $375,000 sale come to about $5,486 with the calculator’s estimates and a December 5, 2026 closing: owner’s title insurance $1,313, settlement or escrow fee $600, recording and release fees $100, property taxes (prorated) $3,473. Put in your own numbers above for
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