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$1,325,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1 Car Garage
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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.

Full Property Details for 1538 Brooks St

General

  • Price: $1,325,000
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41112019
  • Updated: 12/30/2025
  • Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall, Tile, Outside Access, Window
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Jack & Jill, Window

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Cabinets, Sink, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Undersized Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: Almond Court
  • Driving Directions: N California - Almond St - Brooks

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central, Fireplace(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior Const.: Composition Shingles, Wood Shingles, Frame
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Stories/Levels: One Story
  • Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 6098.4
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Fencing (Description): Partial

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $832

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 1781200165

Listed by Keller Williams Realty East Bay, Donald Loeffler

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  • Donald Loeffler

    Keller Williams Realty East Bay

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Schools serving 1538 Brooks St

School Districts:Walnut Creek Elementary School District, Acalanes Union High School District
NameGradesDistance
Buena Vista Elementary School
2355 San Juan Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
K-50.9 mi
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
2425 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
6-80.9 mi
Las Lomas High School
1460 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
9-120.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1538 Brooks St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/30/2025
Price Reduced
$1,325,000
-1.63%
MLS
10/15/2025
Price Reduced
$1,347,000
-3.58%
MLS
9/18/2025
Listed
$1,397,000
655.14%
MLS
2/17/1989
Sold
$185,000
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Tax History for 1538 Brooks St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,596
2%
$394,009
2%
2023
$3,534
—
$386,285
2%
2023
$3,534
-1%
$378,712
2%
2022
$3,558
3%
$371,288
2%
2021
$3,457
1%
$364,009
1%
2020
$3,415
1%
$360,278
2%
2019
$3,398
3%
$353,215
2%
2018
$3,308
-29%
$346,290
2%
2017
$4,668
2%
$339,500
2%
2016
$4,569
2%
$332,844
2%
2015
$4,459
1%
$327,846
2%
2014
$4,395
4%
$321,425
—
2013
$4,246
—
$319,973
—
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1538 Brooks St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (MLS# 41112019) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1538 Brooks St is currently listed for $1,325,000 and was received on September 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1538 Brooks St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Walnut Creek? You can browse all Walnut Creek real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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