Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for California. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$479,950
1,000 active listings
Property tax (effective)
0.75%
Median · of home value
State income tax
13.30%
Top marginal
Transfer tax
0.11%
Paid by seller
Every calculator pre-filled with California's 2026 rates. Override any number inline if your county or deal differs.
Ranked by active listing volume.
| City | Listings | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 118 | $4,863 |
| Los Angeles | 89 | $1,098,000 |
| San Jose | 49 | $1,050,000 |
| San Francisco | 16 | $9,898 |
| Riverside | 14 | $727,500 |
| Sacramento | 14 | $267,425 |
| Chula Vista | 12 | $4,548 |
| Irvine | 11 | $1,450,000 |
AB 12 (effective Jul 2024): capped at 1 month regardless of furnished status for most landlords.
See full California rules →AB 1482 requires just cause after 12 months in most properties.
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