Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for California. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$530,245
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 61 | $1,199,000 |
| Rancho Cordova | 56 | $547,490 |
| Bakersfield | 45 | $450,000 |
| Elk Grove | 44 | $638,495 |
| Sacramento | 36 | $107,500 |
| Modesto | 27 | $539,900 |
| Thousand Oaks | 22 | $992,450 |
| Clovis | 20 | $469,250 |
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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