This simple calculator can help home sellers in Contra Costa County estimate their transfer taxes. To get a ballpark idea of the transfer fees you might pay in Coco County, enter your home’s estimated selling price above.
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How the Contra Costa County Transfer Tax is Calculated
Contra Costa County’s transfer tax, known as a Documentary Transfer Tax, is calculated at a rate of $0.55 per $500 of the property’s sale price.
For example, if you sold your home for $907,000 (Contra Costa County’s median home price), you could expect to pay $1,000 in Contra Costa County transfer taxes.
Another Transfer Tax Contra Costa County Sellers Typically Pay
Many counties and local governments also charge home sellers a real estate transfer tax.
If you’re selling a property in Richmond or El Cerrito in Contra Costa County, you are subject to additional transfer taxes. Transfer taxes in these cities are split between the buyer and the seller.
Richmond (% of purchase price):
- $100 to $999,999: 0.7%
- $1,000,000 to $2,999,999: 1.25%
- $3,000,000 to $9,999,999: 2.5% $10,000,000 and above: 3%
El Cerrito – $12.00 per $100,000
»Learn more: Understanding Contra Costa County’s Transfer Tax: A Quick Guide
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