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California Tax Deed & Lien Auctions — Live Data Parcel-level data

Browse scored tax sale properties in California. Every listing includes a 0-100 deal score, risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.

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Live Properties
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Counties Covered
62
Avg Deal Score
No redemption
Redemption Period

How California Tax Sales Work

Sale Type
Tax Deed
California sells the actual property deed at auction. The winning bidder receives ownership of the property (subject to certain surviving liens and title clearing requirements).
Redemption Period
No redemption
Tax-defaulted property sold at auction after 5+ years delinquent. No post-sale redemption.
Avg Property Tax Rate
0.76%
Below the national average (1.1%). Lower tax rates mean smaller opening bids, potentially better margins.
Homestead Rules
Special Rules Apply
Prop 13 limits assessment increases to 2%/year.
Investor Notes for California:
CA has no post-sale redemption. Properties must be 5+ years delinquent to reach auction. CRITICAL: check for environmental contamination (Superfund sites, Phase I). Mello-Roos special assessments survive the sale. Very competitive auctions in populated counties.

Common Liens & Pitfalls in California

  • IRS federal tax liens
  • Environmental cleanup liens (major risk)
  • Special assessments (Mello-Roos)

Current Auctions in California

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Live Auction Lien-checked Limited data
6143 LAKE LINDERO DR AGOURA HILLS CA 91301-4640 CITY-AGOURA HILL, Oak Park, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $259,973
Est. Market Value $380,000
Type Land / Vacant
Score: 73.0 (low confidence)
Live Auction Lien-checked
16412 LOST CANYON RD SANTA CLARITA 91387 2120 CITY-SANTA CLARI, Canyon Country, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $27,389
Est. Market Value $380,000
Type Land / Vacant
Score: 72.0
Live Auction Lien-checked Limited data
332 N 19TH ST MONTEBELLO CA 90640-3912 CITY EMP PENSION, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $38,542
Est. Market Value $380,000
Type Land / Vacant
Score: 68.0 (low confidence)
Live Auction Lien-checked Limited data
167 E AVENUE F LANCASTER CA 93535-6411 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $5,889
Est. Market Value $380,000
Type Land / Vacant
Score: 60.0 (low confidence)
Live Auction Lien-checked
2907 S GENESEE AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90016 3102 CITY-LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $4,782
Est. Market Value $380,000
Type Land / Vacant
Score: 59.0

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California Tax Sale FAQ

California is a tax deed state. Tax-defaulted property sold at auction after 5+ years delinquent. No post-sale redemption.

California is a pure tax-deed state — there is no post-sale redemption period. Once the deed is recorded, the original owner cannot reclaim the property.

DeedFlex aggregates California tax sale listings from county auction platforms and scores each property 0-100 based on estimated equity, market conditions, risk flags, and state-specific rules. Start with Pro ($89/mo) to browse all available California properties with full deal analysis.

Key risks include: IRS federal tax liens, Environmental cleanup liens (major risk), Special assessments (Mello-Roos). CA has no post-sale redemption. Properties must be 5+ years delinquent to reach auction. CRITICAL: check for environmental contamination (Superfund sites, Phase I). Mello-Roos special assessments survive the sale. Very competitive auctions in populated counties.

Opening bids vary widely by county and property. California has an average property tax rate of 0.76%, which influences opening bid amounts. DeedFlex shows opening bids, estimated market values, and projected profit margins for every listed property so you can find deals within your budget.

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