Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate what you’ll walk away with after selling a home in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, or anywhere in Los Angeles County. It includes a trust and probate mode for inherited homes.
Common questions
How much does it cost to sell a house in Los Angeles County?
Seller costs usually include brokerage compensation (negotiable), escrow and title fees, the county documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, any city transfer tax, and reports or repairs. Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena add no city transfer tax. The City of Los Angeles adds $4.50 per $1,000, plus the Measure ULA surcharge on high-value sales.
Do I pay transfer tax when selling a home in Burbank?
Burbank sellers pay the Los Angeles County documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price. Burbank doesn't add a city transfer tax. On a $1,500,000 sale, the county tax is about $1,650.
How do I estimate proceeds from selling an inherited house?
Start with the expected sale price, subtract selling costs and any loans or estate expenses, then divide by the number of heirs. To estimate taxable gain, compare the net price to the value on the date of death, which is usually the heirs' stepped-up basis. If the net price is at or below that value, there's often little or no gain.
Will California withhold tax when I sell my house?
California generally requires 3⅓% of the sale price to be withheld unless an exemption applies on FTB Form 593. Common exemptions include a principal residence and a sale with a loss or zero gain. Review the form with a CPA before closing.
This calculator gives estimates for planning only. It isn’t a guarantee of sale price or proceeds, and it isn’t tax or legal advice. Escrow, title, and loan payoff figures come from your escrow officer and lender. LA County documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000. City of Los Angeles adds $4.50 per $1,000, plus the Measure ULA surcharge (4% above about $5.4M, 5.5% above about $10.9M under the thresholds reported for July 1, 2026; they adjust every July 1, so verify with the City). California may require income tax withholding of 3⅓% of the sale price unless an exemption applies on FTB Form 593. Consult a CPA or attorney about your situation. Will Flannigan, Real Estate Agent, DRE #01951292 · The Nell Team at Equity Union Real Estate.