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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 deal score from 0 to 100 (higher is better), risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.

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No redemption
Redemption Period
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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 often mean smaller opening bids and lien amounts.
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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889 W 3RD ST POMONA CA 91766 1418 CITY POMONA, Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $79,276
Estimated market value $529,900
Status In public records · no auction date set yet
Type Single Family
Score: 35.0
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20203 TILLMAN AVE CARSON CA 90746 3066 CITY-CARSON, Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Opening Bid $64,141
Estimated market value $727,400
Status In public records · no auction date set yet
Type Single Family
Score: 33.0

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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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