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Cost to Sell a House in Sherborn, MA — June 2026

What it really costs to sell a home in Sherborn, Massachusetts — agent fees, taxes, and your estimated net proceeds.

Updated June 2026 · Live MLS data
Median Sale Price
$1.48M
Est. Total Cost to Sell
$82.2K
% of Sale Price
5.6%
Agent Commission (~5%)
$74K
MA Transfer Tax
$6.7K
Est. Net Proceeds
$1.4M

What It Costs to Sell a Home in Sherborn

Selling a home in Sherborn, Massachusetts costs roughly $82.2K on a median-priced sale of $1.48M — about 5.6% of the sale price, before any mortgage payoff.

The largest cost is the real estate commission (typically around 5%, or $74K on a median sale — though commissions are negotiable). Massachusetts also charges a transfer tax (deed excise) of $4.56 per $1,000, about $6.7K on a median Sherborn home, plus roughly $1.5K in attorney, recording, and miscellaneous closing fees.

After those costs, a median-priced Sherborn seller nets about $1.4M before paying off any remaining mortgage. For a precise figure based on your sale price and loan balance, use our seller's net-proceeds calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to sell a house in Sherborn, MA?

On a median-priced Sherborn home ($1.48M), total selling costs are about $82.2K — roughly 5.6% of the sale price — including agent commission, the MA transfer tax, and closing fees.

What is the Massachusetts transfer tax when selling a home?

Massachusetts charges a deed excise (transfer tax) of $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price — about $6.7K on a median Sherborn home.

How much will I net selling my Sherborn home?

A median-priced Sherborn home nets about $1.4M after selling costs, before mortgage payoff. Your actual net depends on your sale price, commission, and remaining loan balance.

Market figures are derived from live MLS data and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Last updated June 2026.