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Wisconsin transfer tax calculator

Wisconsin charges a real estate transfer fee of $0.30 for every $100 of the sale price, which is $3 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 proceedsWisconsin ยท Rates verified November 2026
Pay to the order ofYou, the seller$372,800

Three hundred seventy-two thousand eight hundred and 00/100 dollars

$400,000 sale, less $27,200 in costs and payoff

Itemised estimate
Sale price$400,000
Agent commission-$22,000
Transfer taxRate: $0.30 per $100 (0.3%). Usually paid by the seller.-$1,200
Other closing costs-$4,000
Mortgage payoff$0
You keep$372,800

How transfer tax works in Wisconsin

Rate
$0.30 per $100 (0.3%)
Who usually pays
The seller, under state law.
Local taxes
None.
Official source
Wisconsin Statutes 77.22
Last verified

Wisconsin transfer tax at common sale prices

Sale priceTotal transfer taxSeller's usual shareSeller keeps before mortgage payoff
$150,000$450$450$139,800
$250,000$750$750$233,000
$400,000$1,200$1,200$372,800
$600,000$1,800$1,800$559,200
$1,000,000$3,000$3,000$932,000

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

Questions Wisconsin sellers ask

How much is transfer tax in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin charges $0.30 per $100 (0.3%). On a $400,000 sale the total comes to $1,200, and the seller's usual share is $1,200.

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

The seller, under state law.

Are there city or county transfer taxes in Wisconsin?

No. The rate is the same everywhere in Wisconsin.

How do I estimate my net proceeds in Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin seller keeps about $372,800 before paying off the mortgage.

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

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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