3597 Walnut St
Lafayette, CA 94549
4
Bed
2
Bath
1,194Sqft
8,316Sqft(Lot)
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.
Property Details
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Features
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedrooms: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 0Water/Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer -
Interior Features
Roof: Shingle Windows: Screens Property Appliances: Gas Water Heater Fireplace: None Flooring: Laminate,Tile -
Cooling Features
Air ConditioningHeating Source
Wall Furnace Has HeatingFireplace
Fireplace Features: None Has Fireplace: 0
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Building Information
Year Built: 1951 Construction: Stucco,Wood Siding Roof: Shingle -
Foundation
Slab
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Lot Details
Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.1909 -
Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Square Feet: 8316
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 1,275,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-23 -
Lease Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 2430900023
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Garage and Parking
Garage Description: Carport,Off Street,RV Access/ParkingHomeowners Association
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Other Property Info
Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: Directions: Mt Diablo to Dewing/Moraga RD to Brook 2 Dewing Cross Street: Dewing. Zoning: MRA Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence -
Building and Construction
Property Age: 75 Structure Type: Single Family Residence Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced Total Square Feet Living: 1194 Levels or Stories: One Building Total Stories: 1
At $1,067.84 per sq.ft.,this listing is priced below average compared to other homes from Lafayette.
The average homes price in Lafayette is $370202.62 with avg. price / sq.ft of $2102.04.
The average homes price in Contra Costa County is $373818.81 with avg. price / sq.ft of $2100.74.
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| 120 Arbor View Ln, Lafayette, CA, 94549 | $2,599,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,450 | 3,450 SqFt |
| 1536 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA, 94549 | $1,900,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,815 | 2,815 SqFt |
| 1536 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA, 94549 | $1,900,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,815 | 2,815 SqFt |
| 1315 El Curtola, Lafayette, CA, 94549 | $1,299,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,325 | 1,325 SqFt |
| 1239 Sunrise Ridge Dr, Lafayette, CA, 94549 | $2,388,888 | 5 | 3 | 3,653 | 3,653 SqFt |
| 1521 Sunset Loop, Lafayette, CA, 94549 | $995,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,592 | 1,592 SqFt |
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