California ABC license comps

What's a California liquor license actually worth?

LicenseComps tracks realized sale prices for California alcoholic-beverage license transfers — the comparable-sales anchor that doesn't exist anywhere else public. Browse the median and range for any county below.

121
Realized CA sales tracked
$60,000
Statewide median sale price
23
Counties with published comps

California comps by county

Updated daily · median of realized ABC transfers
23 of 23 counties
County Sales Low Median High
Los Angeles County 8 $15,000 $125,000 $325,000
Tulare County 7 $25,000 $160,000 $620,000
Fresno County 6 $27,000 $32,500 $150,000
Riverside County 6 $20,000 $50,000 $75,000
San Bernardino County 6 $25,000 $47,500 $75,000
Santa Barbara County 6 $165,000 $240,000 $375,000
Alameda County 6 $15,000 $30,000 $55,000
Contra Costa County 6 $18,000 $25,000 $40,000
Kern County 6 $20,000 $82,500 $180,000
Orange County 6 $15,000 $49,500 $82,000
Sacramento County 6 $22,500 $32,000 $47,000
Santa Clara County 6 $10,000 $36,000 $70,000
Ventura County 6 $50,000 $57,500 $90,000
Placer County 5 $110,000 $180,000 $220,000
San Joaquin County 5 $25,000 $61,000 $125,000
San Mateo County 5 $40,000 $75,000 $90,000
Stanislaus County 5 $18,500 $30,000 $325,000
Solano County 4 $20,000 $45,000 $70,000
Sonoma County 4 $145,000 $192,500 $200,000
Monterey County 3 $60,000 $130,000 $135,000
Merced County 3 $50,000 $55,000 $58,000
San Diego County 3 $150,000 $160,000 $160,000
San Francisco County 3 $155,000 $165,000 $190,000
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Frequently asked

What is a liquor-license comp?
A realized sale price for a comparable alcoholic-beverage license — the same "comparable sales" concept appraisers use in real estate, applied to California ABC licenses.
Where does LicenseComps get its prices?
From public records of California license transfers: the state ABC daily data export, statutory §24074 bulk-sale notices, and publicly reported sales. See our methodology.
Are these actual sale prices or estimates?
Actual realized transfers — not asking prices, listings, or automated estimates. We only publish a county or license-type figure once we have at least 3 realized sales on file.
Is this an appraisal?
No. These are reference comparables for orientation. For a defensible valuation — such as an SBA SOP 50 10 business valuation — engage a qualified appraiser; we can supply the underlying comparable set.
Can I get comps for a specific county and license type?
Yes. Email sales@licensecomps.com for a tailored comp set with individual transactions, dates, license types, and a written value range.