1538 Brooks St Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Downtown Walnut Creek NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,246/month
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Double Oven
- Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 1 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
A Rare find – A Must See! Don't miss this rare and exceptional opportunity! Located in the highly sought after Almond-Shuey area, Walnut Creek's only true downtown neighborhood! A short stroll to downtown shopping, restaurants, nightlife, Bart, Sunday's farmer's market and easy access to 680 and 24. This 1920era bungalow has been expanded, updated and meticously maintained without losing it's original warmth and charm. Featuring 3 bdrms, 2 1⁄2 bths, formal dining room, living room and family room with hardwood floors, gas fireplace, tile baths and craftsman style light fixtures this house standsout in a neighborhood where sales are rare! The kitchen with an antique 6 burner gas stove complements the granite tile counters and stainless appliances. Low maintenance yards feature a centrally located fountain on a brick patio framed by gorgeous rose bushes and margarita trees (orange and lime trees). Central heat, AC, copper piping,tankless water heater with recirculation pump makes for easy living in Walnut Creek's original neighborhood. This unique family home has been owned by only 2 families in almost a century and not on market since 1989.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,560
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 5,950 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Frame Construction
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Composition Shingle
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Almond Court Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1781200165
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,560 | $394,009 | $200,776 | $193,233 |
| 2024 | $3,534 | $386,285 | $196,840 | $189,445 |
| 2023 | $3,534 | $378,712 | $192,981 | $185,731 |
| 2022 | $3,558 | $371,288 | $189,198 | $182,090 |
| 2021 | $3,457 | $364,009 | $185,489 | $178,520 |
| 2019 | $3,398 | $353,215 | $179,989 | $173,226 |
| 2018 | $3,308 | $346,290 | $176,460 | $169,830 |
| 2017 | $4,668 | $339,500 | $173,000 | $166,500 |
| 2016 | $4,569 | $332,844 | $169,608 | $163,236 |
| 2015 | $4,459 | $327,846 | $167,061 | $160,785 |
| 2014 | $4,395 | $321,425 | $163,789 | $157,636 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 10/30/25 | Price Changed | $1,325,000 | -1.6% | $832 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Price Changed | $1,347,000 | -3.6% | $846 / Sq Ft |
| 09/18/2025 09/18/25 | For Sale | $1,397,000 | -- | $878 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $938,250 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Closed | $25,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41112019
APN: 178-120-016-5
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