South Pasadena has been ranked as one of the top three cities in Southern California to raise a family in. It is a modern city with a small-town feel and boasts an award winning school district. South Pasadena’s neighborhoods are popular among working professionals, and families won’t have any trouble finding an affordable place to settle down.

Purchasing a condo or townhome is an excellent way to enjoy the tax benefits of home ownership without having to deal with the standard maintenance expenses that come with owning a detached home. The luxury of having the exterior and common areas of your home maintained do come with an additional cost in the form of an HOA (home-owners association).