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What's my home worth US

Prices have moved since you bought. See where yours could be now. Enter what you paid and when, and see what it could be worth today from official local house price data. Free, updated weekly.

Costs on top of the price

US$12,450

Home buyer ยท Typical (most states) ยท

3.1% of the price
3.1%of the price
Closing costsUS$12,000
Home inspectionUS$450
Cash needed if you buy outrightUS$412,450

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

What your home could be worth today, from what you paid and how official prices have moved.

What you paid

When you bought

State

Today it could be worth about

US$585,102+46.3% ยท Jun 2020

Likely range US$535,076 โ€“ US$635,129, if your home has moved in line with prices in the area below.

United States (whole country)

Jun 2020Jun 2026

You paid

US$400,000

Gain on paper

+US$185,102

Prices there, last 12 months

+1.2%

An estimate from how official house prices in the area have moved since you bought, not a survey or a price for your home. Extensions, condition, the exact street and the market on the day all make a difference. For a formal figure, ask a licensed appraiser; real estate agents can also give a free market appraisal. Source: Bank for International Settlements (official national house prices), figures to Jun 2026. See the data.

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Questions

Buying in the United States: common questions

How much is closing costs on US$400,000 in the United States?

Home buyer in Typical (most states): closing costs come to about US$12,000. All buying costs together come to about US$12,450, or 3.1% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in the United States?

No. Foreign buyers pay the same purchase taxes as local buyers in United States. Some rules on who can buy, or which rate applies, can still depend on where you live.

Can foreigners buy property in the United States?

Most states have no limits. Some limit buyers from certain countries, mostly for farmland or land near military sites. When you sell, up to 15% of the price may be held back for tax (FIRPTA) if you're not US resident.

What do I need to buy a home in the United States from abroad?

An ITIN or Social Security number for a mortgage and tax. A US closing attorney or title company.

When were these United States rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 14 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 23 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
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Cash needed
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