Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for California. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$95,000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 74 | $682,000 |
| San Francisco | 56 | $5,398 |
| Vista | 47 | $764,900 |
| Oakland | 46 | $2,323 |
| Ventura | 35 | $910,000 |
| Berkeley | 34 | $2,798 |
| San Diego | 31 | $992,900 |
| Goleta | 29 | $735,000 |
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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