You’re right that calculating 1.25% as the property tax rate is a pretty safe bet. The highest average tax rate is Alameda County at 1.243%.
Source: [California State Board of Equalization FY 2023-24 Annual Report](https://boe.ca.gov/legdiv/2023-2024/pub306.pdf)
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