Jonathan LopezHow Much Will I Actually Walk Away With After Selling in Woodland Hills?
Before deciding whether to sell, most Woodland Hills homeowners ask the wrong first question. It is not "what will my house sell for," it is "what will I actually walk away with." Those are very different numbers, and the gap between them is bigger in Los Angeles than in most of California.
The Numbers, As of July 2026
- 91367 median sale price: $1,286,030 (RealtyTrac).
- Real estate commission: California's current statewide average is 5.47% total (2.88% listing side, 2.82% buyer side), per a February 2026 agent survey. Since the 2024 NAR settlement, this is fully negotiable on both sides.
- Transfer tax: LA County charges $1.10 per $1,000 of sale price countywide. Because Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, sellers here also owe the city's own transfer tax of $4.50 per $1,000, a cost homeowners in nearby unincorporated areas or cities like Calabasas do not pay. Combined: $5.60 per $1,000, or 0.56% of sale price.
- Other closing costs: escrow, title insurance, and recording fees average 2.73% of sale price statewide. In Southern California, custom has the seller covering the buyer's owner's title insurance policy, the largest piece of that 2.73%.
- Measure ULA: Los Angeles's city "mansion tax" adds 4% on the portion of sales between $5.4M and $10.9M, and 5.5% on sales at $10.9M or above (thresholds effective for closings after June 30, 2026).
| Cost | Rate | Approx. $ |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 5.47% | $70,346 |
| Transfer tax (county + city) | 0.56% | $7,202 |
| Other closing costs | 2.73% | $35,109 |
| Total selling costs | ~8.76% | ~$112,657 |
| Est. net proceeds (before mortgage payoff) | ~$1,173,373 |
What This Actually Means If You're Weighing Whether to Sell
On the current 91367 median of $1,286,030, total selling costs run approximately $112,657, or about 8.76% of the sale price. That's higher than a seller in most other California cities would pay, specifically because of the added city transfer tax that comes with being inside LA city limits, a detail that rarely comes up until it shows up on the closing statement.
None of this is a reason not to sell. It is a reason to know your real number before you commit to a listing date, a moving date, or a next purchase that depends on your proceeds. A seller who plans around an assumed 95% net and actually nets 91% has a real cash gap on moving day.
These are averages built on public data. Your actual number depends on your specific sale price, your negotiated commission, whether your home crosses the Measure ULA threshold, and your specific mortgage payoff. See how Jonathan's selling process works, starting with a real net sheet before you commit to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Woodland Hills sellers pay more in transfer tax than sellers in nearby cities?
Because Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, sellers here owe both LA County's transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000) and the City of LA's separate transfer tax ($4.50 per $1,000). Nearby cities like Calabasas and Agoura Hills are separately incorporated and do not charge that additional city tax.
Is 6% still the standard real estate commission?
No. Since the 2024 NAR settlement, there is no standard rate, commissions are negotiated individually between each side and their agent. California's current average is 5.47% total, per a February 2026 survey.
What is Measure ULA and does it affect my home?
Measure ULA is a Los Angeles city tax on higher-value sales: 4% on the portion of a sale between $5.4M and $10.9M, and 5.5% on $10.9M and above (thresholds effective for closings after June 30, 2026). It does not apply to the typical Woodland Hills sale, but it is a real cost for the west side's higher-end estate inventory.
How do I get my actual net number instead of an average?
A real net sheet, using your specific expected sale price, your negotiated commission, and your actual mortgage payoff, gives you an exact number. Reach out and Jonathan will run it for your home before you commit to listing.
Call (818) 934-7576 for a real net sheet before you commit to listing.