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Closing Costs: Augusta, GA

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Augusta, Georgia.

Median Home Price
$195K
Population
202K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,050
Property Tax Rate
0.92%
Augusta vs Georgia Median
The median home price in Augusta is $195,000, which is 43% below the Georgia state median of $340,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Augusta, GA

Pre-filled with Augusta median home price and Georgia tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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$39,000
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,319
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$986
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$333
per month
Total Interest Paid
$199K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$355K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$156,000
Principal & Interest$986
Property Taxes$150
Homeowners Insurance$183
Total Monthly PITI$1,319

Closing Costs — Augusta, GA

Estimated closing costs based on Georgia rates and fees applied to Augusta prices.

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Georgia: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.1%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$8,381
4.3% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$1,829
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,425
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$195
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$3,932
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$1,404
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,275
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$195
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$449
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,200
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$469
Escrow Reserves$815
Total Closing Costs$8,381

Buying a Home in Augusta, Georgia

The median home price in Augusta is $195,000, 43% below the Georgia state median of $340,000. With a population of 202,081, Augusta is a mid-size city where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Georgia.

Property taxes in Georgia average 0.92% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $195,000 home in Augusta would carry roughly $150/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in Georgia runs approximately $2,200 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Augusta is $1,050/month. The price-to-rent ratio in Augusta is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

Augusta offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with Georgia's Georgia Dream Homeownership program.

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