550 MacDonald St

1,750 Sq. Ft.
$3 / Sq. Ft.
1,750
Sq. Ft.
$3
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover this beautifully remodeled home, close to amenities and the iconic Rose Bowl stadium, offering modern updates in a delightful Pasadena neighborhood. The lucky new tenant will enjoy a top-to-bottom renovation of the entire home, which offers a brand-new kitchen and bathrooms with stylish fixtures and finishes throughout. The living spaces are bright and open, and the home has been freshly painted, has new flooring, new windows, modern lighting and efficient closet built-ins. The stars of...Discover this beautifully remodeled home, close to amenities and the iconic Rose Bowl stadium, offering modern updates in a delightful Pasadena neighborhood. The lucky new tenant will enjoy a top-to-bottom renovation of the entire home, which offers a brand-new kitchen and bathrooms with stylish fixtures and finishes throughout. The living spaces are bright and open, and the home has been freshly painted, has new flooring, new windows, modern lighting and efficient closet built-ins. The stars of the show are the gorgeous kitchen, huge family room and luxurious primary bedroom/bath suite with two closets + built-in cabinets. The kitchen overlooks the dreamy family room which opens to the backyard. The hedged front yard and fenced backyard offer fruit trees for tenant's enjoyment and are private spaces . The home office is perfect used as such, or could be used as a 4th bedroom, nursery or Zoom Room. There is a neat and tidy one-car attached garage. The location of this home in the desirable North Arroyo/ Brookside area makes enjoying Pasadena's cultural and outdoor assets easy, as it is close to amenities, including coffee, shopping and the restaurants of both Pasadena and Altadena. It is convenient to freeways, offering accessible commuting to greater Los Angeles or along the 134/210 corridors. Truly not your average rental, this home is best suited for someone who appreciates modern finishes and a turnkey living experience.
  1. Listed by Cynthia York Shadian • DRE #01214396 • Brokerage DRE #02221897 • Engel & Voelkers Pasadena

Property Details for 550 MacDonald Street

Architectural Style
Traditional, See Remarks
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
1
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Furnished
Unfurnished
Lot Size Source
Other
Living Area
1750
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 07:53 AM

Property Details for 550 MacDonald Street

StatusActive
MLS #P1-25525
Days on Market4
Rental Incentives-
Available Date01/21/2026
Lease TermLease Length: 12 Months
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Single Family
Year Built1958
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,231 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Voelkers Pasadena, Cynthia York Shadian, DRE #01214396
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Building Information for 550 MacDonald Street

Building/Complex550 Macdonald StFloor-Stories2Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsNot AllowedYear Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,231 SF

Property Information for 550 MacDonald Street

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Deposit Pets: $0
  • Credit Amount: $45
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Transfer Fee: $0
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Owner
  • Deposit Security: $5,800
  • Deposit Key: $0
  • Deposit Other: $0
  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Security Deposit
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • 433a Certified: No
Expense Details
  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Lot: 158
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Suburban
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, 6 Burner Stove, Microwave
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Quartz Counters
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Flooring Type: See Remarks
  • Flooring: See Remarks
Exterior Features
  • Fence: Yes
  • Structure Type: House
  • Patio: Yes
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Sale Considered: No
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Utilities: See Remarks
  • Electric: Standard
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Property History for 550 MacDonald Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25525

$5,200—
Dec 19, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-24780

—
Dec 9, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #P1-24780

$5,475—
Nov 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24780

$5,800—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25525

$5,200
12/19/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-24780

—
12/09/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #P1-24780

$5,475
11/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24780

$5,800

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Schools near 550 MacDonald Street

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Field (Eugene) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Sierra Madre Middle School
Public6 to 8

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.

550 MacDonald Street is available for rent in Pasadena, CA 91103. This property was listed on January 20, 2026 by Engel & Voelkers Pasadena, it's currently listed at $5,200. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Field (Eugene) Elementary School, Octavia E. Butler Magnet School and John Muir High School. 550 MacDonald Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,750 sqft a property built in 1958.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Voelkers Pasadena, Cynthia York Shadian, DRE #01214396

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