LA Seller Closing Cost Calculator
The LA seller side carries the load. The transfer-tax stack varies dramatically by city — Measure ULA in City of LA above $5.3M, Measure GS in Santa Monica above $8M, Measure RE in Culver City at $1.5M / $3M / $10M cliffs, and just LA County’s 0.11% in Beverly Hills, Malibu, and unincorporated. Pick your city, set your sale price, and the calculator shows the entire seller-side picture.
Your sale
On a $4.00M sale in City of Los Angeles, seller closing costs run approximately $282,400 (7.06% of sale price). The dominant lines are broker commission (6%) and the layered transfer tax stack (LA County + the applicable municipal layer). For City of LA transfers above $5.3M, Measure ULA adds 4–5.5% on the entire price as a cliff — the single largest line item by far on those transactions.
Statutory transfer taxes
$22,400$1.10 per $1,000 of consideration. Applies to every recorded transfer in LA County regardless of city.
Source: CA Revenue & Taxation Code §11911
0.45% of consideration. Applies to every City of LA transfer.
Source: LAMC §21.9.1
Broker + service fees
$260,000Estimated at 6%. LA commission norms run 5-6% on residential; trophy HNW listings often close 4.5-5%.
Source: Market typical (negotiable)
Owner's policy is customarily seller-paid in Southern California (opposite of NorCal). Estimated at ~0.4% of price.
Source: CLTA promulgated rate (estimate)
Customarily split 50/50 with the buyer in LA. Seller's share shown.
Source: Market typical (split 50/50)
Range $300-$2,000+ for condo / HOA inventory. Varies by association.
Source: Per-association governing documents
Source: LA County Registrar schedule
Source: Market typical
Note: Measure ULA thresholds rise to $5.4M / $10.9M effective July 1, 2026 (annual CPI adjustment). If you're at the cliff edge, timing relative to July 1 may shift the math.
Considering an LA sale?
On a City of LA listing near the $5.3M Measure ULA cliff, your pricing strategy has 7-figure consequences. On a Santa Monica listing near the $8M Measure GS cliff, the same dynamic applies at an even harsher rate (5.6%). The structuring conversation usually centers on pricing at cliff edges, buyer concessions, and timing relative to the annual ULA threshold reset on July 1.
The Roebling Team at Compass executes transactions directly in Manhattan. For Los Angeles buyers and sellers, we collaborate with Compass agents in Los Angeles via referral — clients work with the best on-the-ground representation while keeping the analytical framework consistent across markets. This calculator is an informational research tool, not solicitation of representation.
For trans-market clients (Manhattan + Los Angeles portfolios) or to discuss your specific transaction, schedule a consultation. Where appropriate, we’ll introduce you to a vetted Compass agent in the local market.