Alaska transfer tax
Alaska has no real estate transfer tax. Neither the buyer nor the seller pays a tax on the deed. Recording fees still apply.
Below is what a Alaska seller and buyer pay at closing instead. The calculator uses Alaska rates. Rates checked 2026-09-30.
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$17,250 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$205,000 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$20 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$1,771 |
| Other closing fees | −$50 |
| Estimated net to seller | $120,909 |
What do Alaska sellers pay instead of a transfer tax?
A Alaska seller pays about $1,841 before commission on a $345,000 home. With no transfer tax, it is mostly title, settlement and recording:
| Cost | Seller |
|---|---|
| Owner's title insurance policy | $1,271 |
| Escrow fee | $500 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | $20 |
| Wire / courier / payoff processing | $50 |
Checked 2026-09-30. These are estimates, not tax advice. The title or escrow company confirms the final figures.
Alaska transfer tax questions
Does Alaska have a transfer tax?
No. Alaska does not charge a real estate transfer tax on deeds. There is none at the state, county or city level.
What do sellers pay instead in Alaska?
About $1,841 before commission on a $345,000 home. That covers the owner's title policy where the seller pays it by custom, a share of the settlement fee and recording the payoff release. Commission and the property tax proration come on top.
What does a buyer pay at closing in Alaska?
About $5,595 on a $345,000 home with 20% down. That covers lender fees, the lender's title policy and recording. Prepaids and the down payment come on top.
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