1942 Almond Ave

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  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 features an inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout refreshed in 2026 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.

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.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,035,000

List Price

$1,035,000

On Market Date

Oct 30, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Shuey/Almond

Zip Code

94596

MLS ID

41152610

APN

1780600035

Year Built

1949

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

2

Bath

1

Parking

0

Carport, Covered, Space Per Unit - 1

SQ FT

681

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

10,200.0

Lot Acres

0.23 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Disclosures

Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Natural Gas, Wall Furnace

Laundry

Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen, Stacked Only

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Crawl Space

Architectural Style

Cottage

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Stall Shower

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard

Location

See Remarks

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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