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Closing Costs: Caldwell, ID

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Caldwell, Idaho.

Median Home Price
$345K
Population
62K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,220
Property Tax Rate
0.63%
Caldwell vs Idaho Median
The median home price in Caldwell is $345,000, which is 18% below the Idaho state median of $420,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Caldwell, ID

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

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$69,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,059
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,745
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$314
per month
Total Interest Paid
$352K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$628K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$276,000
Principal & Interest$1,745
Property Taxes$181
Homeowners Insurance$133
Total Monthly PITI$2,059

Closing Costs — Caldwell, ID

Estimated closing costs based on Idaho rates and fees applied to Caldwell prices.

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Idaho: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$9,867
2.9% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,909
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,175
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$0
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$3,783
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,484
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$2,025
Recording Fee$150
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$543
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,600
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$829
Escrow Reserves$810
Total Closing Costs$9,867

Buying a Home in Caldwell, Idaho

The median home price in Caldwell is $345,000, 18% below the Idaho state median of $420,000. With a population of 61,657, Caldwell is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Idaho.

Property taxes in Idaho average 0.63% annually. This low property tax rate is a significant advantage for Caldwell buyers, keeping your monthly costs well below what you'd pay in higher-tax states. Homeowners insurance in Idaho runs approximately $1,600 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Caldwell is $1,220/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.

Caldwell presents moderate affordability. The $345K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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