Pasadena-Based Political Comedian Jimmy Dore Buys Rambling L.A. Compound

Who in the world would move out of Pasadena for another home in the San Fernando Valley?

To some, like Pasadena-based comedian Jimmy Dore, that decision would most likely depend on the size and cost of the new digs.

And apparently Dore, according to a recent story in Variety, saw the change as something well worth the money.

Perhaps best known for his politically charged YouTube-famous “The Jimmy Dore Show,” which airs Fridays on KPFK, 90.7 FM, and for his time with The Young Turks, Dore has upgraded into a distinctly cozy, charming compound in the San Fernando Valley.

In Pasadena, Dore and his longtime partner Stefane Zamorano, resided in a petite two-bedroom bungalow they bought in 1997 for $177,000. 

In Studio City, Dore’s new $1.9 million home is 2,815 square feet with five bedrooms and four full baths, all of them divided among the three-bedroom main house, a separate one-bed guesthouse with its own private yard, and an additional studio with a private balcony.

There’s direct access to the two-car garage from the street, plus a wooden wall and gate that leads into the lush yard. Beamed wooden ceilings, hardwood floors, beige walls, and recessed lighting are found throughout the main structure, while skylights bathe the formal living room in natural light. A brick fireplace sports a wooden hearth, while two vintage-looking wall sconces flank it on either side. On the far side of the great room is the formal dining area situated under a New Age chandelier.

An idyllic countryside ambiance pervades the master suite, with its whitewashed wood-paneled walls, exposed brick, and barn-style doors. Though not especially large, the master bath includes a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and a sink with plenty of counter space.

For its part, the guesthouse features homey terracotta tiling, beamed ceilings, many windows, a laundry room, and a kitchenette. The guesthouse’s yard also offers a patio deck area with an adjoining bougainvillea-covered pergola for entertaining or lazying around; the separate studio features a private patio overlooking the yard.

Though the property does not contain a pool, there are multiple spaces — some surrounded by fragrant bunches of jasmine — with seating meant to serve up stunning sunset views, making for ideal spots to enjoy a few drinks and hor d’oeuvres with friends.