Grand dame dials it back an era

Jed Gould, the disc jockey better known as Jed the Fish, has put his Queen Anne Victorian on the market in Pasadena for $2.299 million.

The grand dame, dating to more than a century ago, retains its classic good looks. Mixed gables, scallop and clapboard siding and a domed turret are among details of note. Lacey woodwork creates visual interest along the wide, wrap-around porch.

Within the 3,017 square feet of living space is a paneled staircase, rounded turret rooms, two bedrooms and three bathrooms. An updated kitchen has marble countertops and a center island.

In the back of the property, a park-like backyard belies the home’s romantic vibe. Massive stone and tile statues built by Gould sit among various gardens, pathways and lush landscaping. The offbeat statuaries light up in the evenings, an effect that brings the setting to life.

“It’s like something out of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ” listing agent Matthew Littell of Podley Properties said. “In the backyard, you really see the personality of the owner.”

Also within the one-third acre of grounds is a custom-built music studio where Gould does his weekly radio show for KCSN-FM (88.5). The sound-proofed studio, said Littell, has a separate vocal booth that can also be used for professional recording.

Gould is known for hosting the afternoon drive show on KROQFM for more than three decades. He twice won Billboard’s Air Modern Rock Personality of the Year award (1997 and 1999).

He bought the property in 1994 for $425,000, records show.