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Alaska seller net proceeds calculator

Alaska has no state or local tax on the transfer of real estate.

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Other closing costs cover title, escrow or attorney fees and recording. One percent is a common planning figure.

Estimated net proceedsAlaska ยท Rates verified November 2026
Pay to the order ofYou, the seller$374,000

Three hundred seventy-four thousand and 00/100 dollars

$400,000 sale, less $26,000 in costs and payoff

Itemised estimate
Sale price$400,000
Agent commission-$22,000
Transfer taxAlaska has no transfer tax.$0
Other closing costs-$4,000
Mortgage payoff$0
You keep$374,000

How transfer tax works in Alaska

Rate
None
Who usually pays
Nobody. Alaska does not tax the transfer of a home.
Local taxes
None.
Official source
Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division
Last verified

What a Alaska seller keeps at common sale prices

Sale priceSeller keeps before mortgage payoff
$150,000$140,250
$250,000$233,750
$400,000$374,000
$600,000$561,000
$1,000,000$935,000

Assumes a 5.5% agent commission and 1% in other closing costs. Change any figure in the calculator above.

Questions Alaska sellers ask

Does Alaska have a real estate transfer tax?

No. Alaska has no state or local tax on the transfer of real estate.

Who pays the transfer tax in Alaska, the buyer or the seller?

Nobody. Alaska does not tax the transfer of a home.

Are there city or county transfer taxes in Alaska?

No. Alaska cities and counties do not add one.

How do I estimate my net proceeds in Alaska?

Start with the sale price, then subtract the agent commission, title and closing fees, and the balance left on your mortgage. On a $400,000 sale with a 5.5% commission and 1% in other costs, a Alaska seller keeps about $374,000 before paying off the mortgage.

Buying in Alaska instead? See taxes when buying a house in Alaska.

More on the basics: What closing costs does a seller pay?, Who pays the transfer tax, the buyer or the seller?, How to calculate net proceeds from a home sale.

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