How Much Does It Cost to Buy a House in Virginia?

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Kristy Snyder

December 3rd, 2022
Updated December 3rd, 2022

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The average home buyer in Virginia spends between $29,736 and $105,967 when purchasing a $382,958 home — the state median value.

Keep in mind, this is just the cost of buying a home. After you close, you'll still need to budget for all the ongoing costs of homeownership.

Luckily, Clever Real Estate can help make buying a home more affordable. Working with a Clever agent means you'll not only get great service from start to finish, but you could also be eligible for up to 0.5% cash back after closing. That's about $1,915 back on an average-priced home in Virginia!

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Average cost to buy a house in Virginia

Expense
Amount
$3,830 to $11,489
$13,404 to $76,592
$3,487 to $5,230
$7,287
$244
$236
$1,250 to $4,890
Total
$29,736 to $105,967

Buyer closing costs in Virginia

While the other costs to buy a house in Virginia are pretty transparent, Virginia closing costs are a bit more nuanced. They're actually a series of smaller costs lumped together into one total. Here's a breakdown of all of the Virginia closing costs you'll likely pay when buying a home.

Closing cost
Amount
Closing fee
$383
Recording fee
$79
Title service fees
$855
Origination fee
$1,915
Underwriting fee
$600
Discount points
$3,064 per point
Lender's title insurance
$200
Owner's title insurance
Typically paid by seller
Prorated property tax
Varies
Transfer tax
0.05%
Total
$7,287

Keep in mind, closing costs are often negotiable. However, to win the negotiation battle, you'll need a great agent who can work out a deal with the seller. Clever can match you with a top agent in your area that can get the seller to shoulder more of the above costs.

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Ongoing costs of homeownership in Virginia

Unfortunately, the cost to buy a house is just the beginning. After closing, you'll officially own the home and begin paying for the ongoing costs of homeownership.

Expense
Average monthly cost
Mortgage (principle and interest)
$1,743
Homeowners insurance
$131
Taxes
Varies but averages $260 statewide
Maintenance
$318
Utilities
$414
Total
$2,867
Note: All numbers are estimates based on state averages and a median home value of $382,958 and a down payment of 20%.

Besides the expenses outlined above, you'll also want to consider private mortgage insurance (PMI) and homeowner's association (HOA) fees.

  • If you pay less than 20% as a down payment on your house, you'll probably have to pay PMI monthly until you get to 20% equity. For the average Virginia homeowner, this is between $167 to $564 a month.
  • Some neighborhoods have HOA fees for the care and maintenance of common areas. The national average is around $250 per month.

» MORE: The true cost of homeownership

Top ways to save money when buying a house in Virginia

1. Look into better financing options

Paying off debts and getting your credit in the best shape possible before applying for a loan will help you get a better interest rate, which will lower your monthly payments for the life of the loan.

You can also shop around to compare lenders so you get the lowest fees and interest rates available. It may be a good idea to enlist the help of a mortgage broker if you're not sure how to go about vetting lenders.

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2. Participate in home buyer programs Virginia

Virginia Housing has several programs targeted to first-time buyers. These range from favorable lending options to down payment assistance grants. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development also has some available programs, providing either down payment assistance or a tax credit to help reduce homelessness in the state.

There are also numerous localized programs depending on the region you’re buying in — check out the HUD’s website for more information.

» MORE: First-time home buyer programs everyone should know about

3. Partner with an expert agent

Some real estate companies, like Clever, offer home buyers a percentage of their home's price back after the sale finalizes.

That means if you work with a Clever agent, you'll not only get the expertise that helps you get the best deal possible — you could also get up to 0.5% of your home price back after closing!

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