Is South Pasadena a buyer's or seller's market right now?

South Pasadena is currently a seller's market with 1.9 months of supply. 66.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 44.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for South Pasadena is 72/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in South Pasadena?

The median home price in South Pasadena is $1,856,000, up 9.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $1110. Homes sell in a median of 25 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 105.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Pasadena, California?

On a $1,856,000 home in South Pasadena, a traditional listing agent charges around $55,680 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $148,480 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $54,681, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $52,181 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional South Pasadena agent?

A traditional South Pasadena listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $55,680 on a $1,856,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $54,681–$52,181 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in South Pasadena?

The median home in South Pasadena currently spends 25 days on the market before going under contract, down 26% from last year. 44.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 105.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 11.8% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in California?

No. California does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $1,856,000 home, that could save you up to $52,181.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in California. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $55,680 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Pasadena, California?

The median home in South Pasadena sells for $1,856,000 with prices up 9.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $55,680 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $52,181.

South Pasadena Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

72out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

72/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in South Pasadena favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.9 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 41% below the California average of 3.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 9.7% year-over-year — vs. +5.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.1% of asking — sellers are getting 5.1% above list on average. California average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

66.7% of homes selling above list price — 118% above the California average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

25 median days on market — 58 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

44.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.6% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 11.8% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. California average is 17.3%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$1,856,000

+9.7%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-26%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$1110

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

105.1%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

1.9

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

66.7%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

11.8%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

44.4%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,675,000 → $1,856,000

▲10.8%

$2.0M$1.8M$1.6M

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in South Pasadena?

The average South Pasadena homeowner saves $52,181 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,856,000 home.

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That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.8% of your home value

Your South Pasadena home value

$1,856,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$55,680

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in South Pasadena?

The total cost to sell a house in South Pasadena in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $55,680 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,856,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$55,680	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$51,9682.8% avg	$37,120~2% avg	$37,120~2% avg	$51,9682.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$27,840	$27,840	$27,840	$27,840
Total cost	$135,488	$68,459	$65,959	$79,808
Net proceeds	$1,720,512	$1,787,541	$1,790,041	$1,776,192
You save	—	$67,029	$69,529	$55,680No support