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Real Estate Attorney cost in Boston, MA

A typical Real Estate Attorney figure in Boston is about $1,585 per closing, about 32% above the national figure of $1,200.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$1,585

per closing

Fair price range: $660 to $3,300

On the low end
$660
On the high end
$3,300

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Purchase vs sale
  2. Title issues
  3. Condo docs
  4. State norms
  5. Rush

Ways to pay less

  1. Ask if your state needs an attorney
  2. Use the lender's preferred only if competitive
  3. Clarify what the fee covers
  4. Handle simple contract review hourly
  5. Avoid last-minute closings

Real Estate Attorney in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$1,585
$660 to $3,300
National typical$1,200
$500 to $2,500
Cambridge, MA$1,610
$670 to $3,350
Worcester, MA$1,295
$540 to $2,700
Springfield, MA$1,150
$480 to $2,400
Bellevue, WA$1,585
$660 to $3,300
Berkeley, CA$1,585
$660 to $3,300

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Questions people ask

Real Estate Attorney in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Real Estate Attorney typically costs about $1,585 per closing, with most prices between $660 and $3,300.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

Prices in Boston run about 32% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.