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Travis VantVoort

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Listed by Ken Jacobs • Clocktower Realty • 925-280-1260

$ 1,035,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

681 SqFt

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$ 1,035,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Video Tour

2 Beds

1 Bath

681 SqFt

Open House

Sat Oct 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Nov 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 681 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,519

Subdivision Shuey/Almond

MLS Listing ID 41152610

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1949

Lot Size 10,200 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source CONTRA COSTA

Property Description

Nestled beneath tree-lined canopies in Walnut Creek's coveted historic Almond-Shuey district, this lovingly maintained 1949 cottage offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history on one of the neighborhood's largest parcels (0.23 acres). Known for its quiet, front-porch community feel and storybook architectural variety, the Almond-Shuey area sits on the doorstep of the city's vibrant core. Preserving its timeless character—including warm hardwood floors—alongside thoughtful modern updates, this home is ready to welcome its next steward. The interior has been recently refreshed with new quartz countertops, a new gas range, and crisp interior paint, building upon prior comprehensive updates that included upgraded electrical, plumbing, dual-pane windows, a tankless water heater, and a dedicated carport space. Outside, the exceptionally deep lot provides a retreat with endless flexibility: establish an expansive garden sanctuary, or build an ADU or second dwelling neatly behind the existing home without disturbing the front cottage's historic streetscape. Zoned D-3 within the Almond-Shuey Neighborhood Overlay District, offering rare downtown scale and versatility (buyer to verify expansion potential with the City of Walnut Creek). The location offers an effortless, pedestrian-friendly lifestyle: stroll just blocks to morning coffee, world-class dining, artisan bakeries, Broadway Plaza, the Lesher Center for the Arts, and the weekly farmers market, all while enjoying seamless proximity to Walnut Creek BART and major commute corridors.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Wall Furnace

Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen, Stacked Only

Exterior

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description See Remarks

Story 1

Water Public

Architectural Style Cottage

Schools

School District Acalanes (925) 280-3900, Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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