$1,235,000

3597 Walnut St Lafayette, CA 94549

Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,334/month

Total Views 259
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,194 Sq Ft
$1,034 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Brook Street Park

About This Home

Rare downtown Lafayette FIXER opportunity with expansion potential. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath property offers 1,194 sq ft of living space on a generous .19-acre lot, just three blocks from downtown. An excellent chance to renovate, expand, or redevelop in one of Lafayette’s most desirable locations ***The property is zoned MRA (Multiple Residential Attached) and located in a special downtown district encouraging ADUs and multi-unit development, creating multiple paths to add value. Options may include renovating the existing home while adding an ADU and Jr. ADU, or exploring additional residential configurations (buyer to verify). Enjoy proximity to shops, dining, parks, and convenient access to BART, along with top-rated schools in the Acalanes Union High School District.

Listing Agent

Rose Brudigam

Better Homes and Gardens RP License #00571094 Listed on: 05/19/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Suzie Tinsley

Better Homes And Gardens Rp License #01253559

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 8,316 Sq Ft Lot

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Carport
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Downtown Laf Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2430900023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

8,316 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCBHG1
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown Laf
  • Directions: Mt Diablo to Dewing\Moraga RD to Brook 2 Dewing.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Parking Lot, RV Access/Parking, RV Possible

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8316
  • Parcel Number: 2430900023

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $7,816 $522,549 $345,809 $176,740
2024 $7,533 $512,304 $339,029 $173,275
2023 $7,533 $502,260 $332,382 $169,878
2022 $7,416 $492,413 $325,865 $166,548
2021 $7,203 $482,759 $319,476 $163,283
2019 $6,812 $468,442 $310,001 $158,441
2018 $6,577 $459,258 $303,923 $155,335
2017 $6,466 $450,254 $297,964 $152,290
2016 $6,325 $441,426 $292,122 $149,304
2015 $6,148 $434,797 $287,735 $147,062
2014 $6,074 $426,281 $282,099 $144,182
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 For Sale $1,235,000 -- $1,034 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $340,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $210,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $220,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41135278

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 243-090-002-3

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Downtown Lafayette

3597 Walnut St, Lafayette, CA

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