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: 1,316 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,920 sq ft
Added: 05/07/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: CV25101300
Community: Pasadena (NE)
Status: Active

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$2,119,000 :: 3500 Grayburn Road, Pasadena CA, 91107

4 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,291 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,429 sq ft
Added: 05/07/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PF25088621
Community: Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

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$849,000 :: 170 N Grand Avenue #103, Pasadena CA, 91103

2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,245 sq ft
Lot Size: 27,452 sq ft
Added: 05/07/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: WS25100065
Community: Pasadena (NW)
Status: Active

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$1,700,000 :: 2175 Queensberry Road, Pasadena CA, 91104

3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,012 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,793 sq ft
Added: 05/07/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PW25096056
Community: Not Defined
Status: Active

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$1,299,000 :: 467 E Washington Boulevard, Pasadena CA, 91104

4 beds, 3 baths
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Lot Size: 10,050 sq ft
Added: 05/03/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
Property Type: Single Family
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Community: Pasadena (NE)
Status: Active

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$2,595,000 :: 870 Laguna Road, Pasadena CA, 91105

3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,269 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,734 sq ft
Added: 05/07/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
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MLS Number: 25532209
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Status: Active

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3 beds, 2 baths
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Added: 05/06/25, Last Updated: 05/07/25
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Community: Pasadena (SW)
Status: Active

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$3,980,000 :: 785 S El Molino Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91106

4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 3,717 sq ft
Lot Size: 12,999 sq ft
Added: 04/03/25, Last Updated: 05/06/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-21538
Community: Pasadena (SE)
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Status: Active

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Listed with Evangelyn Lin CalDRE: 01817694 | (626) 807-6581, eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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$1,850,000 :: 1097 S Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91106

2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,350 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,987 sq ft
Added: 03/25/25, Last Updated: 05/06/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 25517059
Community: Pasadena (SE)
Status: Conditional

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Listed with Crosby Doe CalDRE: 00463731 | 310-275-2222, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.

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$3,350,000 :: 335 Sycamore Glen, Pasadena CA, 91105

5 beds, 5 baths
Home size: 3,530 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,521 sq ft
Added: 04/15/25, Last Updated: 05/06/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PF25075679
Community: Pasadena (SW)
Status: Active

Traditional-style home built in 1987, located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena’s desirable San Rafael Hills. Fully renovated over two years with high-end materials, including new hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, and solid wood interior doors. The remodeled kitchen features custom cabinetry, marble-look quartz countertops, a farm-style sink with nickel hardware, stainless steel appliances, and built-in pantry storage. A charming breakfast nook includes built-in benches, bookcases, cubbies, and French doors with remote control blackout blinds that lead to a backyard balcony. The home offers 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite) and 5 bathrooms all renovated with custom cabinetry, marble-look quartz surfaces, glass shower enclosures, and California Faucets with satin nickel hardware. The family room boasts a brick fireplace and French doors with remote control blackout blinds. A nearby guest bath includes a custom vanity, marble-look quartz countertop, and wainscoting. The mudroom leads to a 2-car attached garage with direct home entry and includes storage cabinetry with a utility closet, coat hooks, cubbies, bench, and a quartz countertop. On the lower level you’ll find the primary en-suite bedroom (with private entrance) featuring a marble fireplace and a spa-like bathroom with marble mosaic floors, oversized shower with showerhead and handheld spray combo, and a custom 8.5 foot double sink vanity. Also, on the lower level are three more bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms, a laundry room with built-in cabinetry, a large storage room, and easy access to the side yard. Upstairs you will find an additional private en-suite bedroom with full bath and two closets. Upon entering, there’s a large bonus room with built-in cabinets under each dormer window. This space is ideal as a playroom, den, office or game room. The open-concept layout includes a living room with high ceilings and a fireplace, a formal dining room with French doors to a wraparound balcony, and family room with views of the expansive backyard with trees, a small stream, and large grassy area. The side yard includes a gated enclosed space. Extras include fully paid off solar panels, paid off water filtration and water softening systems, recessed lighting throughout, California faucets plumbing fixtures, a 3 zone HVAC system and an electric vehicle charger outlet in the garage. Minutes to Old Town Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, Arroyo Seco, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Dodger Stadium and Downtown LA.

Listed with Seta Chorbajian CalDRE: 01419425 | 310-409-2885, Redfin Corporation

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