3597 Walnut St

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.

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,275,000

List Price

$1,275,000

On Market Date

Jan 23, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Downtown Laf

Zip Code

94549

MLS ID

41121861

APN

2430900023

Year Built

1951

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

4

Bath

2

Parking

0

Carport, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Parking Lot, RV Access/Parking, RV Possible

SQ FT

1,194

SQ FT Source

Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot SQ FT

8,316.0

Lot Acres

0.19 Acres

Pool Info

Possible Pool Site

Kitchen

Gas Water Heater, Laminate Counters

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Owner is Lic Real Est Agt, Special Flood Haz Area, Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard

Flooring

Linoleum, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Wall Furnace

Laundry

Hookups Only

Main Level

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Views

Trees/Woods

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Ranch

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Tile

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard

Location

Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot

Pets

Yes

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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