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 ½ 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.
For sale
Price cut: $22K (10/30)
$1,325,000
1538 Brooks St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2beds
1,592sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,324,900 Zestimate®
$832/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceCraftsman style light fixturesMargarita treesGorgeous rose bushesStainless appliancesGranite tile countersTile baths
- 91 days |
- 2,019 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 06, 2025 at 03:14am
Listed by:
Donald Loeffler DRE #01125872 925-330-1605,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY EAST BAY
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41112019
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Cabinets, Sink, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Updated Kitchen, Sound System
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,592
- Total interior livable area: 1,592 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Undersized Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 1781200165
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Wood Shingles, Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $832/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $394,009
- Annual tax amount: $3,596
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,324,900
$1.26M - $1.39M
$4,365/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $1,325,000-1.6%$832/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112019 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $1,347,000-3.6%$846/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112019 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,397,000$878/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112019 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,596 +1% | $394,009 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,560 +0.7% | $386,285 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,534 -0.7% | $378,712 +2% |
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Est. payment
$8,380/mo
Principal & interest
$6635
Property taxes
$1281
Home insurance
$464
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Almond-Shuey
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Parkmead Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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