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Closing Costs: South Portland, ME

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for South Portland, Maine.

Median Home Price
$425K
Population
26K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,720
Property Tax Rate
1.3%
South Portland vs Maine Median
The median home price in South Portland is $425,000, which is 21% above the Maine state median of $350,000.

Mortgage Calculator — South Portland, ME

Pre-filled with South Portland median home price and Maine tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,717
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$2,149
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$568
per month
Total Interest Paid
$434K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$774K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$340,000
Principal & Interest$2,149
Property Taxes$460
Homeowners Insurance$108
Total Monthly PITI$2,717

Closing Costs — South Portland, ME

Estimated closing costs based on Maine rates and fees applied to South Portland prices.

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Maine: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.44%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$14,231
3.3% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$3,485
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,575
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,870
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$5,301
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$3,060
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$2,425
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,870
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$1,381
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,300
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$1,022
Escrow Reserves$1,598
Total Closing Costs$14,231

Buying a Home in South Portland, Maine

The median home price in South Portland is $425,000, 21% above the Maine state median of $350,000. With a population of 25,665, South Portland is a smaller market where home prices reflect strong demand and local economic factors.

Property taxes in Maine average 1.3% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $425,000 home in South Portland would carry roughly $460/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in Maine runs approximately $1,300 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in South Portland is $1,720/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.

South Portland is a higher-cost market. At $425K median, buyers need significant savings or strong income. Down payment assistance through Maine's MaineHousing First Home program becomes especially important.

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