Stanwood transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Stanwood, WA, transfer taxes come to $6,405 (1.601% of the price): Washington state real estate excise tax (REET) (1.1%–3% by price) and Stanwood local REET (0.5%), paid by the seller.
Total local REET for this city (replaces the county unincorporated rate). DOR location code 3116.
Stanwood transfer tax calculator
- State
- City
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington state real estate excise tax (REET)State | 1.1%–3% by price | Seller | $4,400.00 |
| Washington REET state technology feeState | $5 | Seller | $5.00 |
| Stanwood local REETCity | 0.5% | Seller | $2,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (1.601% of the price) | $6,405.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Stanwood by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,005 | 1.602% | $4,005 | $0 |
| $400,000 | $6,405 | 1.601% | $6,405 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $9,740 | 1.623% | $9,740 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $13,300 | 1.663% | $13,300 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,860 | 1.686% | $16,860 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $25,760 | 1.717% | $25,760 | $0 |
| $2,500,000 | $57,893 | 2.316% | $57,893 | $0 |
| $5,000,000 | $144,080 | 2.882% | $144,080 | $0 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Stanwood?
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 Washington
- Gifts (no consideration)
- Inheritance or devise
- Transfers between spouses/domestic partners, divorce or separation
- Transfers to or from government; condemnation
- Foreclosure and deeds in lieu to the lender
- IRS tax-deferred exchanges and nominee transfers (limited)
- Clearing title or adding a spouse/co-owner without consideration
Local exemptions can differ; see Washington transfer tax.
Elsewhere in Snohomish County
- Arlington1.601%
- Bothell (Snohomish County part)1.601%
- Brier1.601%
- Darrington1.601%
- Edmonds1.601%
- Everett1.601%
- Gold Bar1.601%
- Granite Falls1.601%
- Index1.601%
- Lake Stevens1.601%
- Lynnwood1.601%
- Marysville1.601%
- Mill Creek1.601%
- Monroe1.601%
- Mountlake Terrace1.601%
- Mukilteo1.601%
- Snohomish1.601%
- Sultan1.601%
- Woodway1.601%
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Stanwood?
1.601% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Washington state real estate excise tax (REET) (1.1%–3% by price); Washington REET state technology fee ($5); Stanwood local REET (0.5%).
Who pays transfer tax in Stanwood?
Washington state real estate excise tax (REET): Seller — The seller pays; if not paid, the buyer is liable and the tax is a lien.. Washington REET state technology fee: Seller. Stanwood local REET: Seller — By statute the seller owes REET (RCW 82.45.080); if unpaid it becomes a lien on the property, so the buyer is effectively liable.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Stanwood?
$8,005 in total (seller $8,005, buyer $0).
Who pays REET in Washington?
The seller usually pays; if the seller does not, the buyer becomes liable.
How much is REET on a $800,000 home in Seattle?
State: 1.1% of $525,000 ($5,775) + 1.28% of $275,000 ($3,520) = $9,295; local 0.5% = $4,000; plus $5 fee — $13,300 total.
Sources
- WA DOR Local Real Estate Excise Tax Rates (84-0013), effective May 1, 2026
- RCW 82.46 - Local real estate excise tax (counties/cities)
- RCW 82.45.080 - Tax is obligation of seller
- Washington DOR — Real estate excise tax
- RCW 82.45.060 — Real estate excise tax rates
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.