Westchester Seller Closing Cost Calculator
The 0.4% New York State transfer tax, commission, attorney and recording, by town. None of the towns profiled here levies its own transfer tax.
Your sale
On a $2.00M sale in Scarsdale (Westchester County), seller closing costs run approximately $111,000 (5.55% of price). The seller pays the 0.4% NY State transfer tax; outside NYC there is no 1.425% city transfer tax and no 0.25% state surcharge at $3M+.
Statutory taxes
$8,000$2 per $500 of price (0.4%), seller-paid. The 0.25% additional tax at $3M+ applies only to NYC property. No local transfer tax applies in this town.
Source: NY Tax Law §1402
Broker + service fees
$103,000Estimated at 5%.
Source: Market typical (negotiable)
Range $2,000-$4,500.
Source: Market typical
Source: Westchester County Clerk schedule
Planning a Westchester sale?
The figures above are statutory taxes and estimated fees. Send the town and your price range to discuss the transaction and, where it connects to an NYC sale or purchase, how the two sides fit together.
The Roebling Team at Compass is a New York–licensed practice concentrated in Manhattan. For Westchester transactions, we typically collaborate with Compass agents specializing in Westchester market — clients get on-the-ground expertise on local inventory and dynamics while keeping the analytical framework consistent across their NY portfolio. This calculator is an informational research tool, not solicitation of representation.
For trans-market clients (Manhattan + Westchester portfolios) or to discuss your specific transaction, schedule a consultation. Where appropriate, we’ll introduce you to a vetted Compass agent specializing in Westchester.