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$754,947$395 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

551 MACDONALD ST

PASADENA, CA 91103
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,912 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.
1947
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

$755K
$721K low$789K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,924 (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.$847,678 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$455,129
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$392,549
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$831,057

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
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.1993
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.8 mi
M
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle SchoolD+
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

551 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 84% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Muir Heights
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Muir Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Older than 74% of homes in Los Angeles County

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
$545K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$754,947
CheaperTypical $1,003,659Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$395
CheaperTypical $756Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 551 Macdonald St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMuir HeightsPasadena 91103Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$754,94728% of homes16% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$395almost no homesalmost no homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,912 ft²85% of homes65% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac25% of homes13% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194769% of homes53% of homes26% of homes

About 551 Macdonald St

How much is 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA is $754,947 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $720,594 to $789,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA last sell?

551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA last sold on May 29, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,912 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA built?

551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

551 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 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91103?

Among the 5,719 homes in Pasadena 91103, it is worth more than 16% of them ($754,947 against a typical $1,003,659), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($395 against a typical $756), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,912 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 53% of them (1947 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 39% 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 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Macdonald St, Pasadena, CA was $9,924. The county assessed it at $847,678.

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