Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for California. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$422,500
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 Francisco | 52 | $4,197 |
| Bakersfield | 26 | $1,613 |
| Riverside | 19 | $2,495 |
| Corona | 19 | $4,000 |
| Truckee | 19 | $799,000 |
| Oakland | 19 | $599,000 |
| Menifee | 17 | $3,569 |
| Indio | 17 | $515,000 |
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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