While I really didn't want to leave the state, selling the house last October while the value was high definitely felt great (other than the CA tax bill for capital gains). The house may continue to rise in value, but I wouldn't bet on it.
“selling the house last October while the value was high definitely felt great (other than the CA tax bill for capital gains)”
Every state I have lived in if you have lived in the house 2 years or longer and then sell and if you make a huge profit there is no tax to be paid.
We sold a house 3 years ago and made over 150k and did not have to pay any taxes on it.
The California capital gains exclusion for primary residence is the same as federal tax law.
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/income-types/income-from-the-sale-of-your-home.html