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: 1,814 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,024 sq ft
Added: 10/07/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: PF25241477
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
Status: Active

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Ranch-style home, ideally located on a serene, tree-lined street in one of Pasadena’s most desirable neighborhoods. The main residence features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 tastefully updated bathrooms, blending comfort with modern convenience.

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Listed with Joycelyn McDowell | 626-437-1501, Navigators Real Estate, Inc.

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$1,049,000 :: 464 Westgate Street, Pasadena CA, 91103

2 beds, 1 bath
Home size: 1,105 sq ft
Lot Size: 3,917 sq ft
Added: 10/28/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24727
Community: 645 – Pasadena (NW)
Status: Active

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Listed with Cariy Hernandez | 626-862-3591, Keller Williams Realty

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$2,497,000 :: 736 Burleigh Drive, Pasadena CA, 91105

4 beds, 2.5 baths
Home size: 2,894 sq ft
Lot Size: 14,828 sq ft
Added: 07/06/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: AR25152563
Community: 647 – Pasadena (SW)
Status: Conditional

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$1,495,000 :: 2050 E Woodlyn Road, Pasadena CA, 91104

3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,812 sq ft
Lot Size: 9,261 sq ft
Added: 06/19/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24720
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
Status: Active

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$1,350,000 :: 3045 Oneida Street, Pasadena CA, 91107

5 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 1,800 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,109 sq ft
Added: 10/08/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: AR25235219
Community: 648 – Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

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2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,370 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,131 sq ft
Added: 10/14/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
Property Type: Single Family
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3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,058 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,081 sq ft
Added: 10/21/25, Last Updated: 10/28/25
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MLS Number: PW25248393
Community: 645 – Pasadena (NW)
Status: Active

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Flexible Living: The main floor includes the living room, dining area, and kitchen. A large, private office above the garage provides an ideal work-from-home sanctuary.

Bonus Space: A spacious walk-out lower level features a family room and a connected craft/sewing room with laundry.

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A Foundation of Quality: The $1M+ remodel is evident in the “behind-the-walls” upgrades, including a newly upgraded electrical panel and a highly efficient, new dual-zone A/C and heating system with all-new ducting, ensuring comfort and reliability.

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$1,498,000 :: 2212 E Crary Street, Pasadena CA, 91104

3 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,066 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,063 sq ft
Added: 10/08/25, Last Updated: 10/27/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 25601835
Community: 646 – Pasadena (NE)
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/27/2025 by 6%
Status: Active

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$1,149,000 :: 3837 Mountain View Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91170

2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,370 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,663 sq ft
Added: 10/27/25, Last Updated: 10/27/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: OC25248330
Community: 648 – Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

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$1,399,000 :: 967 N El Molino Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91104

3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,609 sq ft
Lot Size: 9,009 sq ft
Added: 09/19/25, Last Updated: 10/27/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24179
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/27/2025 by 7%
Status: Active

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