Selling a Home in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven sits in New Haven County. Connecticut sellers pay a layered transfer tax — state, county, and (in some municipalities) a city-level tax on top. The calculator above applies the correct rates for West Haven automatically, alongside agent commissions, the owner's title insurance policy, attorney and escrow fees, and recording fees.
West Haven Transfer Tax & Closing Costs
Connecticut uses an attorney-closing model — both buyer and seller retain counsel. The seller customarily pays the full state and municipal conveyance tax, the owner's title insurance policy, and their own attorney's fee. Recording fees are a small fixed cost at closing. Recording fees in New Haven County are a small fixed cost at closing.
How to Estimate Your West Haven Net Proceeds
- Sale Price: Start with the agreed contract price for your West Haven property.
- Mortgage Payoff: Subtract your remaining loan balance and accrued interest.
- Transfer Taxes: Apply the state, county, and any city-level transfer tax.
- Closing Costs: Deduct commissions, owner's title insurance, attorney/escrow, and recording fees.
West Haven Net Proceeds = Sale Price − Mortgage Payoff − Commissions − Transfer Taxes − Closing Costs