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

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

Updated June 2026 · Live MLS data
Median Sale Price
$899K
Est. Total Cost to Sell
$50.5K
% of Sale Price
5.6%
Agent Commission (~5%)
$45K
MA Transfer Tax
$4.1K
Est. Net Proceeds
$848K

What It Costs to Sell a Home in Somerville

Selling a home in Somerville, Massachusetts costs roughly $50.5K on a median-priced sale of $899K — about 5.6% of the sale price, before any mortgage payoff.

The largest cost is the real estate commission (typically around 5%, or $45K on a median sale — though commissions are negotiable). Massachusetts also charges a transfer tax (deed excise) of $4.56 per $1,000, about $4.1K on a median Somerville home, plus roughly $1.5K in attorney, recording, and miscellaneous closing fees.

After those costs, a median-priced Somerville seller nets about $848K 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 Somerville, MA?

On a median-priced Somerville home ($899K), total selling costs are about $50.5K — 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 $4.1K on a median Somerville home.

How much will I net selling my Somerville home?

A median-priced Somerville home nets about $848K 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.