3597 Walnut St, Lafayette, California 94549, Lafayette, 94549 - 4 bed, 2 bath
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Lafayette, California 94549
Analysis of 3597 Walnut St, Lafayette, California 94549 is currently available with a list price of $1,235,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Lafayette Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1951 and marketed as a 'fixer,' the property shows significant age-related wear including an obsolete fuse box (major safety/system defect), stained carpeting, and dated interiors requiring a total rehab.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 8316, living area = 1194.
Elementary School: Lafayette Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: M. H. Stanley Middle School (9/10). High School: Acalanes High School (10/10).
Situated just three blocks from downtown Lafayette, the property offers exceptional walkability to BART, boutique shopping, and fine dining, making it a premier location for commuters and lifestyle-oriented buyers.
Explicitly marketed as a fixer opportunity, the 1951 structure will require substantial capital investment and construction oversight to bring it up to modern living standards.
With four bedrooms configured within only 1,194 square feet, the current interior layout is likely undersized and will require a strategic reconfiguration or expansion to be functional for most families.
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.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.3 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 mi
Grades 9-12 • 1.7 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 25% |
| Square foot | 1,194 | 2,834 | 5% |
| Lot Size | 8,316 | 20,000 | 5% |
| Price | $1.24M | $2.10M | 9% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.0K | $847 | 74% |
| Built year | 1951 | 1958 | 29% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 18 | 104 | 1% |
May 19, 2026
$1,235,000
Initial Listing
Jan 5, 2000
$340,000
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