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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4 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,749 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,005 sq ft
Added: 04/14/25, Last Updated: 05/14/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: CV25081880
Community: Pasadena (NE)
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Status: Active

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$1,798,000 :: 160 S Altadena Drive, Pasadena CA, 91107

6 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,200 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,388 sq ft
Added: 05/14/25, Last Updated: 05/14/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: DW25106846
Community: Not Defined
Status: Active

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Added: 03/21/25, Last Updated: 05/14/25
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Community: Pasadena (SW)
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4 beds, 4 baths
Home size: 3,466 sq ft
Lot Size: 9,009 sq ft
Added: 05/14/25, Last Updated: 05/14/25
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4 beds, 4 baths
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Lot Size: 17,263 sq ft
Added: 02/17/25, Last Updated: 05/13/25
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MLS Number: P1-20901
Community: Pasadena (SE)
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$1,500,000 :: 795 N Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91104

3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,530 sq ft
Lot Size: 9,152 sq ft
Added: 05/12/25, Last Updated: 05/13/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-22207
Community: Pasadena (NE)
Status: Active

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