Washington transfer tax calculator
State real estate excise tax graduated at 1.1% up to $525,000, 1.28% to $1,525,000, 2.75% to $3,025,000 and 3% above (thresholds for 2023 through 2026), plus a local tax, usually 0.5% and higher in some counties.
Reviewed October 15, 2026. The math is shown line by line.
Washington transfer tax on a $565,000 sale
- State real estate excise taxseller pays$6,287$525,000 × 1.1% = $5,775, then $40,000 × 1.28% = $512, total $6,287
- Local real estate excise tax (usual rate)seller pays$2,825$565,000 × 0.5% = $2,825
- seller pays
- $9,112
- Total transfer tax
- $9,112
Statutory transfer taxes on a $565,000 sale, as of the reviewed date. Who pays is custom and contract outside the statute’s primary liability. Local taxes described above are not in this figure unless listed as a line. Recording fees, title and attorney charges are separate.
The rule behind the numbers
- Transfer tax
- State real estate excise tax graduated at 1.1% up to $525,000, 1.28% to $1,525,000, 2.75% to $3,025,000 and 3% above (thresholds for 2023 through 2026), plus a local tax, usually 0.5% and higher in some counties. Source: dor.wa.gov
- Who customarily pays
- Seller pays by statute. Source: dor.wa.gov
- Local transfer taxes
- Cities and counties levy a local real estate excise tax, usually 0.5% and higher in some counties (San Juan County levies a conservation area tax on top). The Department of Revenue lists every local rate. Source: dor.wa.gov
Sources
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