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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5 beds, 6 baths
Home size: 5,544 sq ft
Lot Size: 18,474 sq ft
Added: 09/12/25, Last Updated: 09/14/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 25592115
Community: 645 – Pasadena (NW)
Status: Active

Fantastic 5bedroom, 6 bath house located in the hills of Pasadena with magnificent city views. This unique home offers over 5,544 square feet of living area with various upgrades throughout. Lots of natural sunlight in all sections of the home. Included are two primary suites with their own primary bathroom. Multiple decks to enjoy the picturesque views. In addition, there is a 3 attached car garage and solar panels. Only minutes to the famous Rose Bowl, Annadale Golf Club, Scholl Canyon Golf Course, fine dining and shopping and so much more.

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$1,299,900 :: 805 Earlham Street, Pasadena CA, 91101

6 beds, 4 baths
Home size: 1,988 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,085 sq ft
Added: 04/04/25, Last Updated: 09/14/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PW25073805
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
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Status: Active

TWO HOMES IN ONE HUGE LOT TOTALLY REHAB IN EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD APPRSAISAL PRICE IS 1.550 MILLION : FRONT HOUSE IS 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, BACK HOUSE IS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. EACH HOUSE GOT THEIR OWN ELECTRIC, GAS METTER, BRAND NEW PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEW DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS, NEW DOORS, NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT, RECESSED LIGHT, NEW VINYL FLOOR, NEW SHOWERS WITH SLIDING DOORS, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS AND QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS, MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONS WITH REMOTE CONTROLS. THEY ARE LOCATED CLOSE TO OLD TOWN PASADENA, ROSE BOWL STADIUM, CAL-TECH AND SO CONVENIENCE ACCESS TO 210 FREEWAY. HURRY, IT WON’T LAST !

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$1,650,000 :: 1201 N Altadena Drive, Pasadena CA, 91107

3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,082 sq ft
Lot Size: 11,017 sq ft
Added: 08/28/25, Last Updated: 09/14/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: WS25196869
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
Status: Active

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3 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 1,668 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,347 sq ft
Added: 07/31/25, Last Updated: 09/14/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-23499
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
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$699,000 :: 194 E Washington Boulevard, Pasadena CA, 91103

2 beds, 1.75 baths
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Lot Size: 2,993 sq ft
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Added: 08/02/25, Last Updated: 09/13/25
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