1538 Brooks St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Listing Courtesy of Donald Loeffler, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY EAST BAY

$1,397,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 2 | 1
Sq. Ft.: 1,592
Type: House
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Listing #41112019
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.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Contra Costa
Neighborhood: ALMOND COURT
Directions: N California - Almond St - Brooks
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 7
Interior: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Kitchen Description: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Description: Family Room, Gas
Heating: Forced Air, Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Floors: Hardwood, Tile
Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Cabinets, Sink, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Exterior Features
Style: Bungalow
Stories: 1
Construction: Composition Shingles, Wood Shingles, Frame
Roof: Shingle
Electric: No Solar
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Parking Description: Attached, Undersized Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fencing: Partial
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Lot Size in Acres: 0.14
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 5,950
Condition: Existing
Building Total Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,592
Outdoor: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Is One Story: Yes
Windows Description: Double Pane Windows
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Building Type: Single Family Residence
Property SubType: Residential
Year Built: 1920
Age: 105
Status: Active


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