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501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Prospect Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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Sale date 10/05/2009
Sale price $308,003
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,347

Lot & Building Information for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,320
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.134 i
Units 2
Year built 1927
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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About 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1927 and has a total of 1,320 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $425,233, the tax amount paid for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $4,765.

When was 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold?

501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 10/18/2018.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/05/2009 $308,003

Title Documents for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/23/2021 Trust Deed 03/01/2051
10/18/2018 Trust Deed 11/01/2048
10/18/2018 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/30/2013 Trust Deed 11/01/2043
10/05/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/02/2005 Deed
06/02/2005 Deed
06/02/2005 Deed
06/02/2005 Deed
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Property Taxes for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,765
Current property tax $5,347
Market value $425,233
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

Special Assessments

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
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9

Assessment History for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $425,233 1.1206 $4,765 +4.38%
2024-2025 $416,902 1.095 $4,565 +0.83%
2023-2024 $408,728 1.1077 $4,527 +3.68%
2022-2023 $400,715 1.0897 $4,367 +4.26%
2021-2022 $392,859 1.0661 $4,188 +4.37%

Permits for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
01/07/2025
11/15/2012
11/15/2012
07/16/2009
07/16/2009
03/13/2008
04/23/2007
12/22/1999
12/11/1989
10/28/1985
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$770
-0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cleveland Elementary School NR Public K-5 97 0.08
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.42
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.42
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.73
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.80
Chandler School NR Private K-8 440 0.86
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 1.06
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 1.16
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 1.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.45
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.54
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.32
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy NR Private 9-12 403 1.41
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.51

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Neighbors for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 501 Macdonald Street, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
451 Del Monte St, Pasadena 12/05/2008 $2,000,000
551 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,912 05/29/2019
464 W Howard St, Pasadena 996 08/29/2011
559 Macdonald St, Pasadena 911 10/21/2022 $1,010,000
463 Macdonald St, Pasadena 528 11/02/2020 $550,000
1521 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena 1,262 03/12/2012 $160,000
509 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,505 08/09/2023
525 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,361 07/22/2015 $515,000
547 Macdonald St, Pasadena 988 08/16/2021 $1,100,000
567 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,206
489 Macdonald St, Pasadena 931 03/01/2002
474 W Howard St, Pasadena 2,227 01/29/2018
1476 Forest Ave, Pasadena 908 09/16/2013
495 Macdonald St, Pasadena 931 09/20/2017
1507 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena 2,139 09/30/2025 $800,000
537 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,374 01/25/2000
481 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,032 12/06/1996
471 Macdonald St, Pasadena 768 06/14/2018
519 Macdonald St, Pasadena 1,670 09/23/2011
1462 Forest Ave, Pasadena 1,600 12/09/2025

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