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$555,796$891 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Nov 1, 2002

538 MACDONALD ST

PASADENA, CA 91103
1
Beds
1
Baths
624 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$556K
$489K low$623K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Nov 1, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,359 (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.$358,191 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$272,059
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,132
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$351,169

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

538 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Muir Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Muir Heights
  • Among the smallest homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Muir Heights

What homes are worth in Pasadena 91103

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$535K$4.7M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Pasadena 91103.

How it measures up in Pasadena 91103

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

Estimated value$555,796
CheaperTypical $1,025,810Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$891
CheaperTypical $764Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,546 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 538 Macdonald St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMuir HeightsPasadena 91103Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$555,7963% of homes3% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$89188% of homes70% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than624 ft²2% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac50% of homes28% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than195077% of homes60% of homes34% of homes

About 538 Macdonald St

How much is 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA is $555,796 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $488,760 to $622,832. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA last sell?

538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA last sold on Nov 1, 2002 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 624 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA built?

538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

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

How does 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91103?

Among the 5,717 homes in Pasadena 91103, it is worth more than 3% of them ($555,796 against a typical $1,025,810), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($891 against a typical $764), it is bigger than almost none of them (624 ft² against a typical 1,546 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1950 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 16% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA was $4,359. The county assessed it at $358,191.

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