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What it costs to sell in Connecticut.
Every tax and fee for selling a single-family home, at four prices.
The taxes and fees you pay either way
| Sale price | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut state conveyance tax | $3,750 | $8,500 | $21,000 | $49,750 |
| Municipal conveyance tax (base 0.25%) | $1,250 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $8,750 |
| Attorney (typical) | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Taxes and attorney | $7,000 | $13,000 | $28,000 | $60,500 |
Some Connecticut towns add their own conveyance tax on top of the 0.25%. That is not included, so check your town.
The attorney fee is a typical number. Yours is whatever your attorney quotes.
The broker fee is the part you choose
| Sale price | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botway full service (1%) | $5,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $35,000 |
| A 2.5% listing side | $12,500 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $87,500 |
| A 3% listing side | $15,000 | $30,000 | $60,000 | $105,000 |
| You keep with Botway vs 2.5% | $7,500 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $52,500 |
| You keep with Botway vs 3% | $10,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $70,000 |
| Botway free listing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
The 2.5% and 3% rows are examples, not a survey. Commissions are negotiable, so get the rate in writing. Botway is 1%, $5,000 minimum, due at closing.
Tax rates verified August 7th, 2026 against: Connecticut DRS - Real Estate Conveyance Tax Changes; Connecticut General Assembly - CGS § 12-494. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice; your attorney confirms the figures for your sale.