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501 MACDONALD ST

PASADENA, CA 91103
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,320 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,344 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$425,233 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$329,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,083
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$416,902

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLOS ANGELES
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
John Muir High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Pasadena Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91103These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.609

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,318 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,608
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

501 Macdonald St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Older than 88% of homes in Los Angeles County

How it measures up in Pasadena 91103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pasadena 91103.

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 501 Macdonald St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMuir HeightsPasadena 91103Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²56% of homes35% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac25% of homes13% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than192746% of homes36% of homes12% of homes

About 501 Macdonald St

When did 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA last sell?

501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA last sold on Oct 5, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA built?

501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA is assigned to John Muir High School (high), rated C-; Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School (elementary), rated D+; Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Pasadena Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91103?

Among the 5,719 homes in Pasadena 91103, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1927 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA was $5,344. The county assessed it at $425,233.

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