Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for California. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$352,500
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 Jose | 103 | $1,249,000 |
| Fresno | 79 | $399,000 |
| Los Angeles | 46 | $3,750 |
| Van Nuys | 34 | $849,500 |
| Sherman Oaks | 27 | $1,590,000 |
| Bakersfield | 23 | $1,800 |
| Encino | 19 | $3,200,000 |
| Sunnyvale | 18 | $1,690,000 |
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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