This simple calculator can help home sellers in Santa Clara County estimate their transfer taxes. To get a ballpark idea of the transfer fees you might pay, enter your home’s estimated selling price above.
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How the Santa Clara County Transfer Tax is Calculated
Santa Clara County’s transfer tax, known as a documentary transfer tax, is calculated at a rate of $0.55 for every $500 of the property’s sale price.
For example, if you sold your home for $2,162,500 (Santa Clara County’s median home price), you could expect to pay $2,378 in Santa Clara County transfer taxes.
»Learn more: Understanding Santa Clara County’s Transfer Tax: A Quick Guide
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