Day 60: Julia Child’s First Home in Pasadena!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by irina
Filed Under: 365 Things, Discover Pasadena, Landmarks

Did you know that Pasadena California was Julia Child’s birthplace? Day 60 of 365 Things To Do In Pasadena™ is a look at Julia Child’s first home!

Julia Child was born on August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California! She lived in a home located on 625 Magnolia Avenue. Surprised that she was a Pasadenean? I was too!

Julia child was everything from an American chef to a television star. She introduced French techniques and recipes to the American mainstream. Through cookbooks like Mastering the Art of French Cooking released in 1961, and a notable television program called The French Chef, Julia Child shared her passion for cooking with the world!

Julie and Julia movie poster — Julie and Julia

In 2009, a movie named Julie & Julia was released depicting the early life of Julia Child and contrasting

it with that of Julie Powell. It is based on real life experience of Julie Powell who is an aspiring woman excited to cook each and every one of the 524 recipes by Julia Child in one year. She was documenting her trials, tribulations and successes by writing about her progress on her blog in order to make herself a distinguished writer.

I loved watching this comedy-drama film, and will say if you love cooking and inspiration definitely pick up the video! It certainly brought back BUTTER prominently into our lives… yum!

Should you decide to drive by and see this Pasadena home, please be respectful and don’t bother the current occupants.

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3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,714 sq ft
Lot Size: 18,919 sq ft
Added: 08/16/25, Last Updated: 10/20/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-23940
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/20/2025 by 8%
Status: Active

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Listed with Meg Middleman | 626-755-5551, Century 21 Masters

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$1,250,000 :: 380 Cherry Dr Dr, Pasadena CA, 91105

3 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,060 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,038 sq ft
Added: 08/24/25, Last Updated: 10/20/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PF25224909
Community: 647 – Pasadena (SW)
Status: Conditional

380 Cherry Dr, a stunning home nestled in Pasadena’s most desirable neighborhood. This 2060 sq foot 3 story home, has 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family and guests. The living areas feature abundant natural light throughout.

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$2,575,000 :: 675 S El Molino Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91106

4 beds, 2.5 baths
Home size: 2,681 sq ft
Lot Size: 13,064 sq ft
Added: 10/07/25, Last Updated: 10/20/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24455
Community: 648 – Pasadena (SE)
Status: Conditional

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$3,395,000 :: 1450 1450 Arroyo View Drive, Pasadena CA, 91103

3 beds, 1.75 baths
Home size: 2,583 sq ft
Lot Size: 25,592 sq ft
Added: 10/17/25, Last Updated: 10/20/25
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MLS Number: P1-24621
Community: 645 – Pasadena (NW)
Status: Active

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$1,545,000 :: 852 E Howard Street, Pasadena CA, 91104

3 beds, 1.75 baths
Home size: 1,870 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,198 sq ft
Added: 10/20/25, Last Updated: 10/20/25
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MLS Number: WS25240117
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
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3 beds, 2.75 baths
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Added: 09/10/25, Last Updated: 10/18/25
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$4,200,000 :: 1205 S Oakland Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91106

4 beds, 2.75 baths
Home size: 3,832 sq ft
Lot Size: 31,926 sq ft
Added: 09/19/25, Last Updated: 10/18/25
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Community: 647 – Pasadena (SW)
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5 beds, 4.5 baths
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Added: 06/27/25, Last Updated: 10/18/25
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2 beds, 1.75 baths
Home size: 950 sq ft
Lot Size: 2,993 sq ft
Added: 09/01/25, Last Updated: 10/17/25
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MLS Number: SR25196619
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
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$2,098,000 :: 115 Annandale Road, Pasadena CA, 91105

4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,502 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,243 sq ft
Added: 07/15/25, Last Updated: 10/17/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PV25140692
Community: 647 – Pasadena (SW)
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Status: Active

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