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Pima County, AZ Closing Cost Calculator

Estimated closing costs for a home purchase in Pima County including AZ-specific transfer taxes.

Estimated closing costs for a $280,000 home with 20% down

Low estimate

$3,957

High estimate

$7,386

Cost Breakdown (Mid Estimate)

Origination Fee$1,680
Title Insurance$896
Appraisal$600
AZ Transfer Taxes & Fees$200
Prepaid Items (escrow)$1,400
Other Fees$500
Total (Mid)$5,276

Estimates only. Actual costs vary by lender and transaction.

Local Home Values & Affordability

A 20% down payment on a median Pima County home requires $56,000 in cash — or $9,800 for an FHA-minimum 3.5% down payment. Buyers with less than 20% down will also need to budget for PMI or FHA MIP.

Pima County's median home value of $280,000 is close to the national median of $310,000, putting most buyers in the conforming loan range with conventional or FHA options readily available.

Property Tax in This Market

Pima County has one of the lowest property tax rates in our dataset at 0.54% — 51% below the national average of 1.10%. This keeps monthly PITI payments notably lower than in high-tax markets with comparable home values.

Based on the 0.54% effective rate and a median home value of $280,000, a typical homeowner in Pima County pays approximately $1,512 in annual property taxes — or $126 per month added to their mortgage payment.

Sources: Tax Foundation 2025

Homeowners Insurance Costs

Homeowners insurance in Pima County runs approximately $2,200/year ($183/month), in line with the national average of $1,600.

Premium quotes in Pima County typically range from $1,600 to $3,200 per year depending on home age, construction type, coverage limits, and your insurer. Always get multiple quotes.

Sources: NAIC 2024

Loan Limits & Financing Options

A buyer purchasing the median Pima County home ($280,000) with FHA's minimum 3.5% down would borrow $270,200 — well within the $541,287 baseline FHA limit for this county. FHA financing is a viable option for most buyers here.

With 20% down on a median-priced home, the loan amount of $224,000 stays $608,750 below the $832,750 conforming limit — giving buyers access to conventional Fannie/Freddie pricing without jumbo underwriting.

Sources: HUD ML 2025-23, FHFA 2026

FAQ — Pima County Closing Costs

How much are closing costs in Pima County?
Closing costs in Pima County, AZ typically range from $3,957 to $7,386 on a home priced around $280,000 with 20% down. Actual costs vary by lender and transaction.
What is included in closing costs?
Closing costs typically include origination fees, title insurance, appraisal, prepaid items (taxes and insurance escrow), and state transfer taxes. Some fees are lender-specific.
Can closing costs be rolled into the loan?
In some cases, yes — lenders may offer "no-closing-cost" loans where fees are rolled into the rate or loan balance. This means you pay less upfront but more over the life of the loan.

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