Ophir transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Ophir, CO, transfer taxes come to $16,040 (4.01% of the price): Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100) and Ophir real estate transfer tax (4%), 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.
Town RETT dating from 1979; rate unverified.
Ophir transfer tax calculator
- State
- Municipal
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado documentary feeState | $0.01 per $100 | Buyer | $40.00 |
| Ophir real estate transfer taxMunicipal | 4% | Negotiable | $16,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (4.01% of the price) | $16,040.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Ophir by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $10,025 | 4.01% | $5,000 | $5,025 |
| $400,000 | $16,040 | 4.01% | $8,000 | $8,040 |
| $600,000 | $24,060 | 4.01% | $12,000 | $12,060 |
| $800,000 | $32,080 | 4.01% | $16,000 | $16,080 |
| $1,000,000 | $40,100 | 4.01% | $20,000 | $20,100 |
| $1,500,000 | $60,150 | 4.01% | $30,000 | $30,150 |
| $2,500,000 | $100,250 | 4.01% | $50,000 | $50,250 |
| $5,000,000 | $200,500 | 4.01% | $100,000 | $100,500 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Ophir?
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.
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Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Ophir?
4.01% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100); Ophir real estate transfer tax (4%).
Who pays transfer tax in Ophir?
Colorado documentary fee: Buyer — Paid by the party recording the deed — usually the buyer.. Ophir real estate transfer tax: Negotiable — Not confirmed; set by the contract.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Ophir?
$20,050 in total (seller $0, buyer $50, negotiable $20,000).
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 Ophir Ordinance 1979-03 Imposing Real Estate Transfer Tax
- 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.