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Arkansas transfer tax calculator

Arkansas charges $3.30 for every $1,000 of the sale price. Buyer and seller usually pay half each, $1.65 per $1,000.

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

Estimated net proceedsArkansas ยท Rates verified November 2026
Pay to the order ofYou, the seller$373,340

Three hundred seventy-three thousand three hundred forty and 00/100 dollars

$400,000 sale, less $26,660 in costs and payoff

Itemised estimate
Sale price$400,000
Agent commission-$22,000
Transfer taxRate: $3.30 per $1,000 (0.33%). Usually paid by buyer and seller.-$660
Other closing costs-$4,000
Mortgage payoff$0
You keep$373,340

How transfer tax works in Arkansas

Rate
$3.30 per $1,000 (0.33%)
Who usually pays
Buyer and seller split it evenly by custom. The statute puts $2.20 of the $3.30 on the buyer, so check what your contract says.
Local taxes
None.
Official source
Arkansas Code 26-60-105
Last verified

Arkansas transfer tax at common sale prices

Sale priceTotal transfer taxSeller's usual shareSeller keeps before mortgage payoff
$150,000$495$247.50$140,003
$250,000$825$412.50$233,338
$400,000$1,320$660$373,340
$600,000$1,980$990$560,010
$1,000,000$3,300$1,650$933,350

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

Questions Arkansas sellers ask

How much is transfer tax in Arkansas?

Arkansas charges $3.30 per $1,000 (0.33%). On a $400,000 sale the total comes to $1,320, and the seller's usual share is $660.

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

Buyer and seller split it evenly by custom. The statute puts $2.20 of the $3.30 on the buyer, so check what your contract says.

Are there city or county transfer taxes in Arkansas?

No. The rate is the same everywhere in Arkansas.

How do I estimate my net proceeds in Arkansas?

Start with the sale price, then subtract the agent commission, your share of the transfer tax, 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 Arkansas seller keeps about $373,340 before paying off the mortgage.

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

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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