53
$599,000
$475/sqft
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
#102, 217 Elm Avenue
Penticton · Single Family
Listed by Chamberlain Property GroupMLS® 10404244
Cost of buying in Penticton
The cost of buying a home in Penticton
At the $627,000 median, you need $51,290 to close. That is the minimum down payment plus closing costs.
- Median asking
- $627K
- Closing costs
- $14K
- Minimum down
- $38K
- Cash to close
- $51K
Source: BCRES MLS® median asking price.
Cash to close
Starts at the median asking price in Penticton. Enter your own.
Minimum down payment
$37,700
Closing costs
$13,590
Cash to close
$51,290
Cash to close is the minimum down payment plus closing costs.
- Median asking
- $627K
- Closing costs
- $14K
- Minimum down
- $38K
- Cash to close
- $51K
Source: BCRES MLS® median asking price.
Where the money goes
On a $627,000 home.
Closing costs, $13,590
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
Property transfer tax1% on the first $200,000, 2% to $2,000,000, 3% above. | $10,540 |
Legal and conveyancingA typical fee, not a quote. | $1,800 |
Home inspectionDone before your offer is final. | $600 |
AppraisalOften required by the lender. | $400 |
Title insurance | $250 |
Closing costs | $13,590 |
Minimum down payment5% of the first $500,000, 10% above that, 20% of the whole price from $1,500,000. | $37,700 |
Cash to closeMinimum down payment plus closing costs. | $51,290 |
- Default insurance of about $23,572 is added to the mortgage, not paid in cash.
- Not included: adjustments ($300 to $2,000) and moving ($500 to $3,000).
At the Penticton median
The median asking price in Penticton is $627,000. On a purchase at that price the closing costs come to roughly $13,590, about 2.2% of the price, on top of your down payment.
Property transfer tax is the largest single piece at $10,540. The rest is legal and conveyancing, an inspection, an appraisal and title insurance, which together run about $3,050.
A qualifying first-time buyer would pay $2,540 of that transfer tax instead of $10,540, bringing closing costs to about $5,590. The exemption carries residency and prior-ownership conditions, so treat it as a figure to confirm rather than assume.
The minimum down payment on $627,000 is $37,700, which puts the cash needed to close at roughly $51,290, or $43,290 as a first-time buyer.
As a share of price, that is in line with the rest of the province, where the median is about 2.1%.
Homes near $627K in Penticton
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38
$599,000
$354/sqft
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,693 sqft
#102, 385 Douglas Avenue
Penticton · Single Family
Listed by RE/MAX Penticton RealtyMLS® 10400344
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$674,900
$641/sqft
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,053 sqft
456 Nelson Avenue
Penticton · Single Family
Listed by eXp RealtyMLS® 10404274
30
$639,900
$303/sqft
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft
1605 Carmi Avenue
Penticton · Single Family
Listed by Royal LePage Locations WestMLS® 10400683
46
$674,900
$412/sqft
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft
570 WADE Avenue
Penticton · Single Family
Listed by Royal LePage Locations WestMLS® 10404500
38
$669,900
$224/sqft
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,996 sqft
#108, 705 Balsam Avenue
Penticton · Single Family
Listed by Royal LePage Locations WestMLS® 10391480
NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The information contained on this site is based in whole or in part on information that is provided by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), who are responsible for its accuracy. CREA reproduces and distributes this information as a service for its members and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. MLS®, Multiple Listing Service®, and REALTOR® are trademarks of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
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Closing costs in other BC cities
Vancouver
About $28,050 in closing costs
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Surrey
About $21,048 in closing costs
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Burnaby
About $18,050 in closing costs
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Richmond
About $21,946 in closing costs
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Kelowna
About $16,626 in closing costs
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Langley
About $20,930 in closing costs
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Abbotsford
About $17,048 in closing costs
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Coquitlam
About $20,308 in closing costs
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Questions
How much are closing costs in Penticton?
About $13,590 on the $627,000 median price, or 2.2%. Transfer tax is $10,540 of that.
How much cash do I need to close on a home in Penticton?
About $51,290 at the $627,000 median. That is the minimum down payment of $37,700 plus $13,590 in closing costs.
How much property transfer tax will I pay in Penticton?
On a $627,000 purchase the property transfer tax is $10,540. British Columbia charges 1% on the first $200,000, 2% on the portion to $2,000,000, and 3% above that, with a further 2% on residential value over $3,000,000. A qualifying first-time buyer would pay $2,540 instead.
Who qualifies for the first-time home buyer exemption in BC?
A first-time buyer who qualifies pays no transfer tax on the first $500,000, saving up to $8,000, on a home priced up to $835,000. The saving shrinks between $835,000 and $860,000 and ends above that. Conditions apply. Check with gov.bc.ca before you rely on it.
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Written and maintained by Ray Rasouli, REALTOR®, licensed in British Columbia and founder of Relta Real Estate.
Data
Source: BCRES MLS® asking prices, with tax rates from gov.bc.ca and canada.ca.
NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The information contained on this site is based in whole or in part on information that is provided by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), who are responsible for its accuracy. CREA reproduces and distributes this information as a service for its members and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. MLS®, Multiple Listing Service®, and REALTOR® are trademarks of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
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Rates verified against gov.bc.ca on 2026-07-22. Other costs are typical amounts, not quotes. Not tax or legal advice.