501 MacDonald St, Unit 1

1,320 Sq. Ft.
$3 / Sq. Ft.
1,320
Sq. Ft.
$3
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is a charming 2 bedroom, one bath house, it is a duplex with the back unit currently rented by a lovely tenant. This home has newer flooring, and paint. The only common wall of both units is between the back bedroom closet in main house and bedroom wall of the attached one bedroom unit. This is a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Located close to the Freeway, JPL, Cal Tech, Parsons, Art Center, Old Town, Rose Bowl, hiking trails and everything else Pasadena has to offer. This is a...This is a charming 2 bedroom, one bath house, it is a duplex with the back unit currently rented by a lovely tenant. This home has newer flooring, and paint. The only common wall of both units is between the back bedroom closet in main house and bedroom wall of the attached one bedroom unit. This is a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Located close to the Freeway, JPL, Cal Tech, Parsons, Art Center, Old Town, Rose Bowl, hiking trails and everything else Pasadena has to offer. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a home with a spacious kitchen. Water, trash and gardener are included.
  1. Listed by Claire Smith • DRE #01738462 • Brokerage DRE #01444805 • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1

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Hills
Parking Spaces Total
0
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Furnished
Unfurnished
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Living Area
1320
Property Attached YN
true

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/26/2026 09:14 AM

Property Details for 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #P1-25548
Days on Market36
Rental Incentives-
Available Date11/25/2025
Lease TermLease Length: 12 Months
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Duplex
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,848 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Claire Smith, DRE #01738462
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Building Information for 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex501 Macdonald StFloor-Stories1Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsNot AllowedYear Built1927Building Size-

Property Information for 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Trash Collection, Water
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Deposit Pets: $0
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Amount: $40
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Transfer Fee: $0
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Security: $3,300
  • Deposit Key: $10
  • Deposit Other: $0
  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Security Deposit
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Expense Details
  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 4609.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range
  • Interior Features: Unfurnished, Tile Counters
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Flooring Type: Laminate
  • Flooring: Laminate
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Front entrance has a few stairs,rear entry none.
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Structure Type: House
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front
  • Sale Considered: No
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Space

Property History for 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25548

$3,300—
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #P1-25046

—
Nov 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25046

$3,300—
Aug 22, 2021

Closed

CRMLS #P1-5810

$2,800—
Aug 22, 2021

Closed

CLAW #5810PF

$2,800—
Aug 22, 2021

Closed

VCF #P1-5810

$2,800—
Aug 20, 2021

Pending / Back Up Offer

CLAW #5810PF

—
Aug 20, 2021

Active Under Contract

VCF #P1-5810

—
Aug 20, 2021

Pending / Back Up Offer

CRMLS #P1-5810

—
Jul 20, 2021

Price Change

VCF #P1-5810

$4,300—
Jul 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-5810

$2,800—
Jul 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-5810

$4,300—
Jul 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #5810PF

$4,300—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25548

$3,300
12/31/2025

Expired

CRMLS #P1-25046

—
11/26/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25046

$3,300
08/22/2021

Closed

CRMLS #P1-5810

$2,800
08/22/2021

Closed

CLAW #5810PF

$2,800
08/22/2021

Closed

VCF #P1-5810

$2,800
08/20/2021

Pending / Back Up Offer

CLAW #5810PF

—
08/20/2021

Active Under Contract

VCF #P1-5810

—
08/20/2021

Pending / Back Up Offer

CRMLS #P1-5810

—
07/20/2021

Price Change

VCF #P1-5810

$4,300
07/20/2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-5810

$2,800
07/20/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-5810

$4,300
07/19/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #5810PF

$4,300

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Schools near 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Aveson School Of Leaders
CharterK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Works School
Charter7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1 is available for rent in Pasadena, CA 91103. This property was listed on January 22, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $3,300. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last rented on August 22, 2021. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Aveson School Of Leaders, Octavia E. Butler Magnet School and John Muir High School. 501 MacDonald Street, Unit 1 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,320 sqft a property built in 1927.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Claire Smith, DRE #01738462

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