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Closing Costs: Boulder, CO

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Boulder, Colorado.

Median Home Price
$850K
Population
106K
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,250
Property Tax Rate
0.51%
Boulder vs Colorado Median
The median home price in Boulder is $850,000, which is 63% above the Colorado state median of $520,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Boulder, CO

Pre-filled with Boulder median home price and Colorado tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$170,000
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years
CO avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$4,926
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$4,298
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$628
per month
Total Interest Paid
$867K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$1.5M
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$680,000
Principal & Interest$4,298
Property Taxes$361
Homeowners Insurance$267
Total Monthly PITI$4,926

Closing Costs — Boulder, CO

Estimated closing costs based on Colorado rates and fees applied to Boulder prices.

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Colorado: Avg closing costs 1.4% of price. Transfer tax: 0.01%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$20,274
2.4% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$6,545
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$5,700
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$85
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$7,944
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$6,120
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$4,550
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$85
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$1,084
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$3,200
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$2,043
Escrow Reserves$1,617
Total Closing Costs$20,274

Buying a Home in Boulder, Colorado

The median home price in Boulder is $850,000, 63% above the Colorado state median of $520,000. With a population of 105,673, Boulder is a mid-size city where home prices reflect strong demand and local economic factors.

Property taxes in Colorado average 0.51% annually. This low property tax rate is a significant advantage for Boulder buyers, keeping your monthly costs well below what you'd pay in higher-tax states. Homeowners insurance in Colorado runs approximately $3,200 per year. Insurance costs are notably high — factor this into your monthly budget.

Average rent in Boulder is $2,250/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.

Boulder is a higher-cost market. At $850K median, buyers need significant savings or strong income. Down payment assistance through Colorado's CHFA Down Payment Assistance program becomes especially important.

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