Sell Your House in Houston, DE
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What does it cost to sell a house in Houston?
The total realty transfer tax on a sale in Houston is 4%: 2.5% to the state plus 1.5% local (source). In Delaware it's customarily split evenly between buyer and seller unless the contract says otherwise. Run your own numbers with the Delaware transfer tax calculator.
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| Total realty transfer tax | 4% |
| Sale price | Total transfer tax | Seller's half |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| $300,000 | $12,000 | $6,000 |
| $450,000 | $18,000 | $9,000 |
When Silverside buys your house, we pay all closing costs, including your share of the transfer tax, and the written offer shows every line.
Rental and vacant-property rules in Houston
Yes. Landlords need a town rental license or registration. (source)
About Houston
- Population 381 (2020 Census) (source).
- School district: Milford School District.
- ZIP code: 19954.
- Named for John W. Houston, Delaware Secretary of State 1841-1844; first incorporated in 1913. (source)
Behind on payments in Houston?
Kent County holds foreclosure sheriff sales in Dover most months and monition (tax) sales about every three months. Our Kent County sheriff sale guide covers the schedule and every way to stop or get ahead of a sale.
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Get My Written Offer Call (302) 525-0787Frequently asked questions
What is the transfer tax when you sell a house in Houston?
4% of the price, usually split evenly, so a seller's half on a $300,000 sale is about $6,000.
Do I need a rental license to rent out a house in Houston?
Yes, the town requires a rental license or registration.
Do you buy houses in Houston as-is?
Yes, in any condition, with tenants or vacant, and we pay all closing costs, including your share of the transfer tax.
Sources
- www.kentcountyde.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/content-publishers/deeds/deeds-pdf/reco
- houston.delaware.gov/s/Chapter_160___RESIDENTIAL_RENTAL_OPERATING_LICENSES.pdf
- www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Dela
- archives.delaware.gov/town-and-city-histories/houston
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your situation with a Delaware attorney. Rates and local rules change; confirm with the municipality or your title company.
