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Closing Costs: Cookeville, TN

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Cookeville, Tennessee.

Median Home Price
$285K
Population
36K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,150
Property Tax Rate
0.56%
Cookeville vs Tennessee Median
The median home price in Cookeville is $285,000, which is 16% below the Tennessee state median of $340,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Cookeville, TN

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

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$57,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,774
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,441
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$333
per month
Total Interest Paid
$291K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$519K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$228,000
Principal & Interest$1,441
Property Taxes$133
Homeowners Insurance$200
Total Monthly PITI$1,774

Closing Costs — Cookeville, TN

Estimated closing costs based on Tennessee rates and fees applied to Cookeville prices.

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Tennessee: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.37%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$10,690
3.8% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,477
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,875
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,055
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,283
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,052
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,725
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,055
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$399
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,400
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$685
Escrow Reserves$799
Total Closing Costs$10,690

Buying a Home in Cookeville, Tennessee

The median home price in Cookeville is $285,000, 16% below the Tennessee state median of $340,000. With a population of 36,378, Cookeville is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Tennessee.

Property taxes in Tennessee average 0.56% annually. This low property tax rate is a significant advantage for Cookeville buyers, keeping your monthly costs well below what you'd pay in higher-tax states. Homeowners insurance in Tennessee runs approximately $2,400 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Cookeville is $1,150/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.

Cookeville presents moderate affordability. The $285K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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