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Closing Costs: Bangor, ME

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Bangor, Maine.

Median Home Price
$235K
Population
32K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,150
Property Tax Rate
1.3%
Bangor vs Maine Median
The median home price in Bangor is $235,000, which is 33% below the Maine state median of $350,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Bangor, ME

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

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$47,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,551
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,188
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$363
per month
Total Interest Paid
$240K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$428K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$188,000
Principal & Interest$1,188
Property Taxes$255
Homeowners Insurance$108
Total Monthly PITI$1,551

Closing Costs — Bangor, ME

Estimated closing costs based on Maine rates and fees applied to Bangor prices.

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Maine: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.44%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$9,385
4.0% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,117
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,625
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,034
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$3,609
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$1,692
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,475
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,034
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$764
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,300
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$565
Escrow Reserves$980
Total Closing Costs$9,385

Buying a Home in Bangor, Maine

The median home price in Bangor is $235,000, 33% below the Maine state median of $350,000. With a population of 32,029, Bangor is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Maine.

Property taxes in Maine average 1.3% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $235,000 home in Bangor would carry roughly $255/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in Maine runs approximately $1,300 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Bangor is $1,150/month. The price-to-rent ratio in Bangor is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

Bangor offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with Maine's MaineHousing First Home program.

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