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Closing Costs: Charlottesville, VA

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Charlottesville, Virginia.

Median Home Price
$395K
Population
47K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,520
Property Tax Rate
0.82%
Charlottesville vs Virginia Median
The median home price in Charlottesville is $395,000, which is roughly in line with the Virginia state median of $400,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Charlottesville, VA

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

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$79,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,409
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,997
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$412
per month
Total Interest Paid
$403K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$719K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$316,000
Principal & Interest$1,997
Property Taxes$270
Homeowners Insurance$142
Total Monthly PITI$2,409

Closing Costs — Charlottesville, VA

Estimated closing costs based on Virginia rates and fees applied to Charlottesville prices.

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Virginia: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.25%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$12,234
3.1% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$3,269
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,425
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$988
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,552
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,844
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$2,275
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$988
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$810
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,700
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$950
Escrow Reserves$1,093
Total Closing Costs$12,234

Buying a Home in Charlottesville, Virginia

The median home price in Charlottesville is $395,000, roughly in line with the Virginia state median of $400,000. With a population of 46,553, Charlottesville is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Virginia.

Property taxes in Virginia average 0.82% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $395,000 home in Charlottesville would carry roughly $270/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in Virginia runs approximately $1,700 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Charlottesville is $1,520/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.

Charlottesville presents moderate affordability. The $395K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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