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California seller net sheet · For listing agents

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California transfer-tax, recording-fee and title assumptions are preloaded, and every field stays editable. Turn the result client-ready and send it to your seller.

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Estimated Net ProceedsExample
$205,200
Closing Nov 26, 2026 · $319,800 in payoff, commissions & costs

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California closing costs at a glance

Transfer tax

Required by law

California base County Documentary Transfer Tax of 0.11% ($1.10 per $1,000).

Owner's title policy

Customary practice

In Southern California, the Seller traditionally pays for title and escrow. In Northern California, the Buyer customarily pays.

Recording fees

Required by law

Estimated at $125 in the calculator above.

Commissions

Negotiated

Listing commission and any buyer-agent concession are negotiated separately.

Customary practices vary and every editable cost can be adjusted in the calculator above.

Reviewed August 1, 2026

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Seller guide

Understanding Closing Costs & Net Proceeds in California

California's baseline state transfer tax is small, but city add-ons and the LA Measure ULA "mansion tax" can dwarf every other closing cost on higher-priced sales. Custom on who pays title also flips between the northern and southern halves of the state.

Key local custom breakdown

  • Transfer tax: The state base is $1.10 per $1,000 (0.11%). Charter cities like LA, San Francisco, and Oakland stack their own transfer taxes on top.
  • Measure ULA: Measure ULA applies only in the City of Los Angeles and is seller-paid: sales over $5.4M add a 4% tax and sales over $10.9M add 5.5%. Once a threshold is crossed the rate applies to the entire sale price, and the thresholds are re-indexed annually.
  • Title insurance: In Southern California the seller pays for title and escrow; in Northern California the buyer traditionally pays.

How the California transfer tax is calculated

Base Transfer Tax = Sale Price × 0.0011

Example: $800,000 × 0.0011 = $880

Add city transfer taxes (LA, SF, Oakland) and LA Measure ULA on sales > $5.4M — City of Los Angeles only, seller-paid, applied to the entire sale price once a threshold is crossed, with thresholds re-indexed annually.

Frequently asked questions (California real estate)

What is the baseline California Documentary Transfer Tax?
The baseline California state transfer tax rate is $0.55 per $500 of property value, which equates to $1.10 per $1,000 (or 0.11%). However, local charter cities across California frequently add their own municipal transfer taxes on top of this baseline.
How do Los Angeles Measure ULA thresholds work?
Measure ULA applies only within the City of Los Angeles and is paid by the seller. Sales between $5.4 Million and $10.9 Million face a 4% tax, and sales of $10.9 Million or more a 5.5% tax. Once a threshold is crossed the rate applies to the entire sale price, not just the amount above the threshold. The thresholds are re-indexed annually.
Who pays title and escrow fees in Northern vs. Southern California?
California real estate customs are split geographically. In Southern California (e.g., Los Angeles, San Diego), the seller pays for the owner's title policy and local transfer taxes. In Northern California (e.g., San Francisco, San Jose), the buyer typically covers title insurance and escrow fees.

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