San Leandro transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in San Leandro, CA, transfer taxes come to $4,840 (1.21% of the price): Alameda County documentary transfer tax ($0.55 per $500) and San Leandro real property transfer tax ($11 per $1,000), split between buyer and seller as shown below.
Charter city: its own tax is charged on top of the full Alameda County $1.10/$1,000 (no credit).
San Leandro transfer tax calculator
- County
- City
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County documentary transfer taxCounty | $0.55 per $500 | Seller | $440.00 |
| San Leandro real property transfer taxCity | $11 per $1,000 | Split 50/50 | $4,400.00 |
| Total transfer tax (1.21% of the price) | $4,840.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in San Leandro by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,025 | 1.21% | $1,650 | $1,375 |
| $400,000 | $4,840 | 1.21% | $2,640 | $2,200 |
| $600,000 | $7,260 | 1.21% | $3,960 | $3,300 |
| $800,000 | $9,680 | 1.21% | $5,280 | $4,400 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,100 | 1.21% | $6,600 | $5,500 |
| $1,500,000 | $18,150 | 1.21% | $9,900 | $8,250 |
| $2,500,000 | $30,250 | 1.21% | $16,500 | $13,750 |
| $5,000,000 | $60,500 | 1.21% | $33,000 | $27,500 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in San Leandro?
Transfer tax is usually the second-biggest closing cost after the agent's commission. Comparing agents' fees often saves more than any exemption.
Exemptions in California
- Transfers between spouses or registered domestic partners
- Divorce transfers
- Gifts and inheritances (no consideration)
- Transfers to a revocable living trust
- Deeds in lieu of foreclosure (to the extent of the debt)
- Transfers to government entities
Local exemptions can differ; see California transfer tax.
Elsewhere in Alameda County
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in San Leandro?
1.21% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Alameda County documentary transfer tax ($0.55 per $500); San Leandro real property transfer tax ($11 per $1,000).
Who pays transfer tax in San Leandro?
Alameda County documentary transfer tax: Seller — Customarily paid by the seller in every California county; the purchase contract can shift it.. San Leandro real property transfer tax: Split 50/50 — Customarily split 50/50 between buyer and seller in Alameda County cities; buyer and seller are jointly liable.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in San Leandro?
$6,050 in total (seller $3,300, buyer $2,750).
What is the county transfer tax in California?
$1.10 per $1,000 of value ($0.55 per $500 or fraction), in every county.
Who pays transfer tax in California?
Customarily the seller, though the purchase contract can change it.
Sources
- Alameda County Clerk-Recorder — Real property transfer tax and city conveyance tax rates
- Alameda County — Cities' transfer tax changes effective 1 Jan 2021
- Chicago Title — California Customary Practices Guide 2026 (who customarily pays; city rates)
- California Revenue & Taxation Code §11911 (county documentary transfer tax)
- Alameda County Clerk-Recorder — Real property transfer tax and city conveyance tax rates
- CaliforniaCityFinance.com — California City Documentary and Property Transfer Tax Rates (rev. 1 Dec 2025)
- Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §11911 (leginfo)
- Riverside County Ordinance 516 (documentary transfer tax)
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rates in effect for residential sales; commercial, leasehold and entity transfers can differ. Always confirm with your title company or closing attorney before closing.