| Primary address | 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91103 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Pasadena |
| Neighborhood | Prospect Park |
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| Sale date | 11/01/2002 |
| Sale price | $215,002 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $4,348 |
| Building sqft | 624 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.167 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential (RS-6) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1950 and has a total of 624 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $358,191, the tax amount paid for 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $4,013.
When was 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold?538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 04/04/2012.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2002 | $215,002 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,014 |
| Current property tax | $4,348 |
| Market value | $358,191 |
| Tax per sqft | $6 |
Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.
| Code | Description | Tax levied |
|---|---|---|
| 06216 | County Sanitation District #16 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 31034 | Mwd Water Standby Charge #9 | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $358,191 | 1.1206 | $4,014 | +4.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $351,169 | 1.095 | $3,845 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $344,285 | 1.1077 | $3,814 | +3.68% |
| 2022-2023 | $337,535 | 1.0897 | $3,678 | +4.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $330,918 | 1.0661 | $3,528 | +4.38% |
The complete history of permits filed for 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Elementary School | NR | Public | K-5 | 97 | 0.04 |
| Harambee Preparatory School | NR | Private | PK-6 | 39 | 0.47 |
| Harambee Preparatory School | NR | Private | PK-6 | 39 | 0.47 |
| Washington Accelerated Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 406 | 0.78 |
| Chandler School | NR | Private | K-8 | 440 | 0.82 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler School | NR | Private | K-8 | 440 | 0.82 |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 513 | 0.85 |
| Pasadena Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 444 | 1.11 |
| New Horizon School Pasadena | NR | Private | K-8 | 153 | 1.15 |
| New Horizon School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 1.18 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,012 | 0.49 |
| Sequoyah School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 140 | 0.57 |
| Irl - Westmoreland Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 98 | 1.30 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 403 | 1.38 |
| The Hillside School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 29 | 1.51 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 Macdonald Street, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,111 | 11/18/2020 | |
| 1405 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena | 1,881 | 06/24/2008 | |
| 1430 Forest Ave, Pasadena | 873 | 11/03/2020 | |
| 480 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 1,593 | 04/07/2016 | |
| 470 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,092 | 11/12/2003 | |
| 493 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,014 | 01/04/2022 | |
| 1399 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena | 06/24/2008 | ||
| 550 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 1,352 | 12/20/2024 | $1,200,000 |
| 570 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 1,239 | 11/10/2021 | |
| 515 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,166 | 03/17/2005 | |
| 560 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 1,170 | 05/17/2021 | $1,027,000 |
| 490 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,084 | 02/06/2026 | $1,310,000 |
| 525 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,776 | 12/01/2016 | |
| 524 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 864 | 07/08/2003 | |
| 440 Palisade St, Pasadena | 2,070 | 12/19/2025 | $873,000 |
| 465 W Washington Blvd, Pasadena | 1,355 | 08/09/2013 | $225,000 |
| 565 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,374 | 10/30/2023 | |
| 580 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 1,129 | 03/08/2023 | |
| 505 Palisade St, Pasadena | 1,516 | 11/03/2025 | $1,460,000 |
| 472 Macdonald St, Pasadena | 1,152 | 05/22/2006 |