South Pasadena Property Tax Rate
The typical property-tax rate in South Pasadena is about 1.10% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. (This is the property tax rate — the median across South Pasadena’s parcels, each at its own Tax Rate Area — not the sales tax rate.) A typical South Pasadena single-family home is assessed at about $832,000 for existing owners (2025 Assessor roll). Estimate your own bill below.
At about 1.10%, South Pasadena is below the LA County median of 1.1874%. See how it ranks among LA County cities →
See what's behind the South Pasadena rate: browse South Pasadena’s Tax Rate Areas and their itemized ad-valorem levies →
Typical South Pasadena property tax
| Property type | Typical assessed value | Typical annual tax (median rate) | Ad-valorem rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes (4,388 parcels) | $832,000 | $9,149 | 1.100% |
| Condominiums (1,094 parcels) | $627,000 | $6,894 | 1.100% |
| Small income properties (2–4 units) (938 parcels) | $972,000 | $10,688 | 1.100% |
Figures are medians for existing owners from the LA County roll; see the data & methodology.
What South Pasadena homes are assessed at, and when
The 4,388 single-family homes on South Pasadena’s 2025 roll are assessed from about $423,000 (lower quarter) to $1,432,000 (upper quarter), with a median of $832,000. Because Proposition 13 sets the assessment when a home changes hands, the year a home was bought matters more than what it would sell for today: at South Pasadena’s median 1.10% rate, a home whose base year — the year its Proposition 13 assessment was last set, usually when it last changed hands — is before 1990 pays about $2,705 a year and one reassessed in 2020 – 2025 about $19,452.
| Assessed value | Share of homes | Median in band | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $250,000 | 15% | $146,000 | $1,605 |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 15% | $381,000 | $4,189 |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 28% | $717,000 | $7,884 |
| $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 | 31% | $1,393,000 | $15,317 |
| $2,000,000 and above | 11% | $2,490,000 | $27,380 |
| Base year set | Share of homes | Median assessed | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1990 | 27% | $246,000 | $2,705 |
| 1990s | 16% | $583,000 | $6,411 |
| 2000s | 19% | $913,000 | $10,039 |
| 2010s | 23% | $1,331,000 | $14,636 |
| 2020 – 2025 | 16% | $1,769,000 | $19,452 |
South Pasadena’s 6,730 parcels are 65% single-family homes (64% of assessed value), 16% condos (10% of assessed value), 14% residential income (2–4 units) (19% of assessed value) and 4.0% commercial and industrial (7.0% of assessed value).
LA County Assessor 2025 roll, single-family parcels by situs city; typical bill = median assessed value in the group × South Pasadena’s median ad-valorem rate (1.0996%, shown rounded as 1.10% above), before Mello-Roos and direct assessments. Groups with fewer than 50 parcels are not shown. Base year is the land base year the Assessor carries; it resets on a change of ownership or new construction (reassessment rules). Market values are higher than these assessed values for most long-held homes.
Property tax in South Pasadena, in context
On the 2025 Assessor roll, South Pasadena’s taxable property was assessed at about $7.2 billion in total — up 5.6% from the prior year. Its residential roll of roughly 6,400 parcels is about 68% single-family homes, 17% condominiums and 15% small income properties (2–4 units). A typical single-family home is assessed at about $832,000 — an existing owner's Proposition 13 base-year value, not today's market price — for a typical annual tax near $9,149. The typical single-family home dates to around 1930 and spans about 2,000 sq ft, and about 42% of them still carry a Proposition 13 base set before 2000 (a median base year near 2003) — a big reason long-time owners are assessed well below current prices.
Across South Pasadena’s Tax Rate Areas the ad-valorem rate is uniform at about 1.10% — the same 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved school and municipal debt applies throughout. That figure is ad-valorem only: Mello-Roos (CFD) special taxes and fixed direct assessments — where a parcel sits in a district that levies them — are billed separately and vary parcel by parcel. Newer, master-planned developments are the most likely to carry Mello-Roos, so check your own bill for line items beyond the base rate. See the Los Angeles County Mello-Roos district list to check whether a community in South Pasadena has a CFD special tax. For how the ad-valorem rate itself shifts across the county, see the Los Angeles property tax rate by ZIP code.
South Pasadena property tax vs. nearby cities
How South Pasadena’s typical rate and bill compare with its closest Los Angeles County cities. A higher rate reflects more voter-approved bond debt in that area, not a higher assessment.
| City | Distance | Typical rate | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena (this page) | — | 1.0996% | $9,149 |
| Alhambra | 2 mi | 1.1829% | $5,098 |
| San Marino | 3 mi | 1.0745% | $16,870 |
| San Gabriel | 3 mi | 1.3388% | $7,471 |
| Pasadena | 4 mi | 1.1206% | $7,329 |
Nearest cities by Census place center; distance is straight-line. Typical bill is the median single-family figure for existing owners, ad-valorem only (excludes Mello-Roos and direct assessments).
Paying property tax in South Pasadena
Due dates (LA County)
- 1st installment: due Nov 1, delinquent after Dec 10
- 2nd installment: due Feb 1, delinquent after Apr 10
- Full California due-date calendar, penalties, and when bills are mailed
A 10% penalty applies after each delinquency date. Pay or look up your South Pasadena bill by parcel (AIN) at the LA County Treasurer & Tax Collector — links below.
Just bought in South Pasadena?
A purchase reassesses the home to its price and triggers a one-time supplemental tax bill on the difference. Estimate it with the supplemental tax calculator →
Ways to lower your South Pasadena bill
Most owner-occupants qualify for the $7,000 homeowners' exemption. You may also qualify for the senior or disabled-veteran property-tax exemptions — check your eligibility before the next installment.
Due dates, paying, and who to contact
Secured property-tax due dates
- 1st installment: due Nov 1 · delinquent after Dec 10
- 2nd installment: due Feb 1 · delinquent after Apr 10
Statewide schedule; a 10% penalty applies after each delinquency date.
Official LA County sources
- LA County Property Tax Portal ↗Look up and pay your bill (all three agencies in one place).
- Treasurer & Tax Collector ↗Payments, due dates, and installment details.
- Office of the Assessor ↗Assessed values, exemptions, and appeals.
- Auditor-Controller ↗Tax rates by Tax Rate Area and direct assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in South Pasadena, CA?
In South Pasadena the typical ad-valorem property-tax rate is about 1.10% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. Mello-Roos and fixed direct assessments, if any, are extra.
How much is property tax in South Pasadena?
The typical South Pasadena single-family home is assessed at about $832,000 (a Proposition 13 base-year value for existing owners), for a typical annual tax near $9,149. A new purchase is taxed on its price — use the calculator for your number.
How much is property tax on a home you buy in South Pasadena — starter to typical?
Property tax in South Pasadena runs about 1.10% of the price you pay, so a buyer's bill scales with the home — roughly $6,598 a year on a $600,000 home and about $12,096 on a $1,100,000 home. Existing owners are taxed on their lower Proposition 13 value instead — a typical South Pasadena single-family home is assessed near $832,000, for about $9,149 a year. Enter your own price in the calculator above.
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Educational estimate only, not an official bill. Rates are ad-valorem only (excluding Mello-Roos and fixed direct assessments) and shown as an area range, not your parcel's exact Tax Rate Area. Confirm with the LA County Assessor and Auditor-Controller.
Last reviewed: October 2026.