3597 Walnut St

1,194 Sq. Ft.
$1,068 / Sq. Ft.
1,194
Sq. Ft.
$1,068
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Rose Brudigam • DRE #00571094 • Better Homes and Gardens RP
  2. Listed by Suzie Tinsley • DRE #01253559 • Better Homes and Gardens RP

Property Details for 3597 Walnut Street

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
DOWNTOWN LAF
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Carport, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Parking Area, RV Access/Parking, RV Possible
View
Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 06:55 PM

Property Details for 3597 Walnut Street

StatusNew
MLS #41121861
Days on Compass6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,316 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens RP, Rose Brudigam, DRE #00571094; Better Homes and Gardens RP, Suzie Tinsley, DRE #01253559
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Building Information for 3597 Walnut Street

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,316 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,865 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,214

Property Taxes

$651

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3597 Walnut Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: None, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: No Additional Rooms
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Outside Access
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows, Stucco, Wood Frame, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, RectangularLot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8316
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8316.0
  • Pets: Yes
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1194
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning: MRA
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Mt Diablo to Dewing/Moraga RD to Brook 2 Dewing
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 243-090-002-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 3597 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41121861

$1,275,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41121863

$1,275,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41121861

$1,275,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41121863

$1,275,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41121861

$1,275,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41121863

$1,275,000
Jan 24, 2000

Sold

EBRD #11034661

$340,000
Jan 24, 2000

Sold

RESFAR #11034661

$340,000
Jan 24, 2000

Sold

MLSListings #CC11034661

$340,000
Nov 22, 1999

Pending

RESFAR #11034661

Nov 22, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #CC11034661

Nov 22, 1999

Pending

EBRD #11034661

Oct 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11034661

$339,000
Oct 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11034661

$339,000
Oct 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11034661

$339,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41121861

$1,275,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41121863

$1,275,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41121861

$1,275,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41121863

$1,275,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41121861

$1,275,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41121863

$1,275,000
01/24/2000

Sold

EBRD #11034661

$340,000
01/24/2000

Sold

RESFAR #11034661

$340,000
01/24/2000

Sold

MLSListings #CC11034661

$340,000
11/22/1999

Pending

RESFAR #11034661

11/22/1999

Pending

MLSListings #CC11034661

11/22/1999

Pending

EBRD #11034661

10/31/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11034661

$339,000
10/31/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11034661

$339,000
10/31/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11034661

$339,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3597 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$345,809Additions$176,740Total$522,549
Tax Record2025$7,816 ($651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,194 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,194 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,316 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningMRCountyCONTRA COSTAAPN243-090-002-3

Schools near 3597 Walnut Street

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lafayette Elementary School
PublicK to 5

M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Acalanes High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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3597 Walnut Street is a single family home for sale in Lafayette, CA 94549. This property was listed for sale on January 23, 2026 by Better Homes and Gardens RP, it's currently listed at $1,275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on January 24, 2000. This listing's school districts are Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Lafayette Elementary School, M. H. Stanley Middle School and Acalanes High School. 3597 Walnut Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,194 sqft single family home built in 1951.

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Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens RP, Rose Brudigam, DRE #00571094; Better Homes and Gardens RP, Suzie Tinsley, DRE #01253559

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