Avon transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Avon, CO, transfer taxes come to $8,040 (2.01% of the price): Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100) and Avon real estate transfer tax (2%), paid by the buyer.
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
2% RETT with primary-residence exemptions of $500,000–$750,000. Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and EagleVail are outside town limits (private transfer assessments may apply there).
Avon transfer tax calculator
- State
- Municipal
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado documentary feeState | $0.01 per $100 | Buyer | $40.00 |
| Avon real estate transfer taxMunicipal | 2% | Negotiable | $8,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (2.01% of the price) | $8,040.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Avon by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,025 | 2.01% | $2,500 | $2,525 |
| $400,000 | $8,040 | 2.01% | $4,000 | $4,040 |
| $600,000 | $12,060 | 2.01% | $6,000 | $6,060 |
| $800,000 | $16,080 | 2.01% | $8,000 | $8,080 |
| $1,000,000 | $20,100 | 2.01% | $10,000 | $10,100 |
| $1,500,000 | $30,150 | 2.01% | $15,000 | $15,150 |
| $2,500,000 | $50,250 | 2.01% | $25,000 | $25,250 |
| $5,000,000 | $100,500 | 2.01% | $50,000 | $50,500 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Avon?
Transfer tax is usually the second-biggest closing cost after the agent's commission. Comparing agents' fees often saves more than any exemption.
Exemptions in Colorado
- Consideration of $500 or less
- Gift deeds
- Treasurer's, public trustee and sheriff's deeds
- Correction deeds
- Cemetery lots
Local exemptions can differ; see Colorado transfer tax.
Elsewhere in Eagle County
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Avon?
2.01% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100); Avon real estate transfer tax (2%).
Who pays transfer tax in Avon?
Colorado documentary fee: Buyer — Paid by the party recording the deed — usually the buyer.. Avon real estate transfer tax: Negotiable — Town code treats it as owed by the parties; the primary-residence exemption only reduces the buyer's portion, so contracts often split it.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Avon?
$10,050 in total (seller $0, buyer $50, negotiable $10,000).
Does Colorado have a real estate transfer tax?
Not at the state level — only a documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of price. Some resort towns charge their own transfer tax.
How much is the Colorado documentary fee on a $500,000 home?
$50 (0.01%).
Sources
- Town of Avon – Primary Residence Exemptions
- Town of Avon – Finance FAQ
- C.R.S. §39-13-102 Documentary fee
- Weld County Clerk & Recorder – recording a document
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rates in effect for residential sales; commercial, leasehold and entity transfers can differ. Always confirm with your title company or closing attorney before closing.