How much are property taxes in South Kensington, MD?
Homeowners in South Kensington, MD pay a median of $7,750 (±$427) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,169.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,865.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $919,800.
In South Kensington, the median real estate tax went from $6,784 in 2015–2019 to $7,750 in 2020–2024 (+14.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,750 (±$427)
- With a mortgage
- $8,169
- Without a mortgage
- $6,865
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in South Kensington against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| South Kensington | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,750 (±$427) | $5,539 (±$62) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,169 (±$477) | $5,457 (±$83) | $4,195 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,865 (±$455) | $5,725 (±$107) | $3,856 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $919,800 (±$37,414) | $640,300 (±$5,098) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
In South Kensington, the median real estate tax is higher than in Montgomery County ($5,539).
It is also higher than in Maryland ($4,093).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Montgomery County, South Kensington ranks 21 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 380.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in South Kensington
The median tax ($7,750) is 0.8% of the median home value ($919,800).
Across Montgomery County the same ratio is 0.9%.
Across Maryland it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in South Kensington have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,784 (±$256) | $7,750 (±$427) | +14.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $754,200 (±$26,543) | $919,800 (±$37,414) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,241 (±$171) | $3,750 (±$179) | +15.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near South Kensington
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | — | $7,750 (±$427) | — |
| Chevy Chase View | 0.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Kensington | 0.8 mi | $8,808 (±$571) | Higher |
| North Chevy Chase | 1.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Forest Glen | 1.2 mi | $5,144 (±$500) | Lower |
| North Kensington | 1.6 mi | $4,738 (±$277) | Lower |
| Chevy Chase (community) | 1.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Garrett Park | 2.0 mi | $9,803 (±$499) | Higher |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 2.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forest Glen, MD ($5,144), North Kensington, MD ($4,738).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kensington, MD ($8,808), Garrett Park, MD ($9,803).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Travilah | $10,000 or more |
| 16 | Garrett Park | $9,803 (±$499) |
| 17 | Laytonsville | $8,954 (±$1,024) |
| 18 | Kensington | $8,808 (±$571) |
| 19 | Takoma Park | $8,656 (±$356) |
| 20 | Darnestown | $8,441 (±$496) |
| 21 | South Kensington | $7,750 (±$427) |
| 22 | North Potomac | $7,143 (±$223) |
| 23 | Ashton-Sandy Spring | $6,759 (±$1,349) |
| 24 | Rockville | $6,719 (±$276) |
| 25 | Brookeville | $6,685 (±$1,199) |
| 26 | North Bethesda | $6,452 (±$289) |
| 27 | Derwood | $6,322 (±$582) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Kensington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Kensington
How much are property taxes in South Kensington?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Kensington, MD is $7,750 (±$427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Kensington?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in South Kensington, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Kensington gone up?
In South Kensington, the median real estate tax went from $6,784 in 2015–2019 to $7,750 in 2020–2024 (+14.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in South Kensington higher than in Montgomery County?
In South Kensington, the median real estate tax is higher than in Montgomery County ($5,539).
It is also higher than in Maryland ($4,093).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kensington CDP, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Kensington CDP, Maryland (place:73600, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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