Bristol transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Bristol, CT, transfer taxes come to $5,000 (1.25% of the price): Connecticut state real estate conveyance tax (0.75%–2.25% by price), Connecticut municipal conveyance tax (0.25%) and Bristol additional municipal conveyance tax (0.25%), paid by the seller.
The 0.25% municipal conveyance tax every Connecticut town collects is already included in the state figures. Bristol adds the optional 0.25%, so sellers pay 0.5% to the town on top of the state tax.
Bristol transfer tax calculator
- State
- Municipal
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut state real estate conveyance taxState | 0.75%–2.25% by price | Seller | $3,000.00 |
| Connecticut municipal conveyance taxMunicipal | 0.25% | Seller | $1,000.00 |
| Bristol additional municipal conveyance taxMunicipal | 0.25% | Seller | $1,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (1.25% of the price) | $5,000.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Bristol by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,125 | 1.25% | $3,125 | $0 |
| $400,000 | $5,000 | 1.25% | $5,000 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $7,500 | 1.25% | $7,500 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $10,000 | 1.25% | $10,000 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,500 | 1.35% | $13,500 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $22,250 | 1.483% | $22,250 | $0 |
| $2,500,000 | $39,750 | 1.59% | $39,750 | $0 |
| $5,000,000 | $108,500 | 2.17% | $108,500 | $0 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Bristol?
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 Connecticut
- Consideration under $2,000
- Transfers between spouses or in divorce
- Gifts and transfers for no consideration
- Deeds in lieu of foreclosure
- Transfers to or from the government
- Tax relief for low-income elderly or certain distressed-area sellers
Local exemptions can differ; see Connecticut transfer tax.
Elsewhere in Hartford County
- Avon1%
- Berlin1%
- Bloomfield1.25%
- Burlington1%
- Canton1%
- East Granby1%
- East Hartford1.25%
- East Windsor1%
- Enfield1%
- Farmington1%
- Glastonbury1%
- Granby1%
- Hartford1.25%
- Hartland1%
- Manchester1%
- Marlborough1%
- New Britain1.25%
- Newington1%
- Plainville1%
- Rocky Hill1%
- Simsbury1%
- South Windsor1%
- Southington1.25%
- Suffield1%
- West Hartford1%
- Wethersfield1%
- Windsor1%
- Windsor Locks1%
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Bristol?
1.25% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Connecticut state real estate conveyance tax (0.75%–2.25% by price); Connecticut municipal conveyance tax (0.25%); Bristol additional municipal conveyance tax (0.25%).
Who pays transfer tax in Bristol?
Connecticut state real estate conveyance tax: Seller. Connecticut municipal conveyance tax: Seller. Bristol additional municipal conveyance tax: Seller. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Bristol?
$6,250 in total (seller $6,250, buyer $0).
Who pays conveyance tax in Connecticut?
The seller pays both the state and the municipal conveyance tax.
How much is conveyance tax on a $1,000,000 house in Connecticut?
State: 0.75% of $800,000 + 1.25% of $200,000 = $8,500; plus 0.25% town tax ($2,500) = $11,000 in most towns.
Sources
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §12-494 (municipal 0.25% and optional additional 0.25%)
- CT OLR report 2020-R-0020, Real Estate Conveyance Tax (Table 2: local option towns)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §32-222(u): targeted investment community = town with an enterprise zone
- Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 223, §12-494
- CT DRS TSSB 2024-5
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.