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Closing Costs in Missouri (2026)

Buyers in Missouri typically pay $5,266 to $13,165 in closing costs (2–5%) on a median-priced home of $263,300. Our itemized estimate: about $9,478 (3.6% of the price), plus a $52,660 down payment at 20% down.

Missouri at a Glance

Median home price

$263,300

Estimated closing costs

$9,478

3.6% of price

Property tax rate

1.01%

≈ $2,659/year

2026 conforming loan limit

$832,750

2026 one-unit conforming limit

Cash to close

$62,138

20% down + closing costs

Monthly payment

$1,746

30-yr at 6.75%

What Makes Missouri Different

Missouri has no state transfer tax and typical title-company closings. Buyer-side costs are mostly lender, title, and prepaid taxes — the effective property tax rate sits right around 1%.

Local cost factors

Buyer-paid transfer tax

None typical

Seller-paid or no state transfer tax

Closing custom

Title / escrow

Closings usually run through a title or escrow company

Homeowners insurance

$1,900/yr

Typical premium scaled to the median-priced example

Example loan vs. limit

Conforming

$210,640 loan at 20% down

Itemized Closing Cost Estimate

Assumes a $263,300 purchase with 20% down ($210,640 loan) at 6.75% for 30 years, a 1.01% property tax rate, and $1,900/year insurance. Transfer tax includes only the share buyers in Missouri customarily pay.

Line ItemCategoryEstimate
Loan Origination Fee (1% assumed)Lender fees$2,106
Credit ReportLender fees$50
Flood CertificationLender fees$20
Underwriting FeeLender fees$750
Processing FeeLender fees$500
AppraisalThird-party fees$550
Title InsuranceThird-party fees$1,053
Title SearchThird-party fees$300
Survey (if required)Third-party fees$400
Recording FeeGovernment fees$125
Prepaid Interest (15 days)Prepaids & escrow$584
Prepaid Homeowners Insurance (1 year)Prepaids & escrow$1,900
Escrow Prefund — Property Taxes (3 months)Prepaids & escrow$666
Escrow Prefund — Insurance (3 months)Prepaids & escrow$474
Total estimated closing costs$9,478

What You'd Pay Each Month

On a median-priced Missouri home with 20% down, the full monthly payment is about $1,746: $1,366 in principal and interest, $222 in property taxes, and $158 in homeowners insurance. Taxes and insurance here add 28% on top of the loan payment itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Buyers in Missouri typically pay 2% to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs — roughly $5,266 to $13,165 on a median-priced home around $263,300. Our itemized estimate, including lender fees, title work, government fees, and prepaid taxes and insurance, comes to about $9,478 (3.6% of the price) with 20% down at 6.75%.

The effective property tax rate in Missouri is approximately 1.01% of home value per year. On a median-priced home of $263,300, that works out to about $2,659 per year, or $222 per month. Several months of taxes are usually collected up front at closing to fund your escrow account.

No statewide real estate transfer tax. That keeps government fees at closing lower in Missouri than in most states.

The 2026 conforming loan limit in Missouri is $832,750 for a one-unit home — the national baseline. No counties in this state are designated high-cost for 2026. On a median-priced $263,300 home with 20% down, the loan is $210,640, so a typical purchase stays conforming. FHA limits also vary by county (2026 floor about $541,288).

With 20% down on a $263,300 home, plan for about $62,138 in total: $52,660 for the down payment plus roughly $9,478 in closing costs and prepaid items. A smaller down payment reduces the cash needed but adds PMI to your monthly payment.

On a median-priced $263,300 home with 20% down and a 30-year loan at 6.75%, the total monthly payment is about $1,746 — $1,366 in principal and interest, $222 in property taxes, and $158 in homeowners insurance.

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Figures on this page are educational estimates, last reviewed October 18, 2026. Median prices (Redfin via Bankrate), effective property tax rates (Tax Foundation), insurance (Bankrate 2026 averages scaled to the median home), and 2026 conforming loan limits (FHFA) are approximations that vary by county, property, lender, and transaction. They are not a Loan Estimate and not financial advice — your lender's official Loan Estimate is the authoritative document for your closing costs. See our methodology.