Home | Contra Costa County | Walnut Creek | 94596 | 1942 Almond Ave
MLS: CC41152610 | Status: Active | Price: $1,035,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Bath | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 681 | 10,200 | 1949 |
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 to establish an expansive garden sanctuary. Zoned D-3 within the Almond-Shuey Neighborhood Overlay District, (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 e
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CC41152610 |
| MLS Source | Contra Costa Association of Realtors |
| Days on Site | 7 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian |
| Appliances | Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Fireplace | None |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Cooling | Window/Wall Unit |
| Heating | Gas, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Crawl Space |
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Style | Cottage/Bungalow |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Covered Parking, No Garage, Spaces per Unit - 1, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| High School District | Acalanes Union High |
| Zoning | D-3 |
Ken Jacobs
Clocktower Realty
License #: 01242343
Phone: (925) 280-1260
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Wootten Dr | $900,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,431 | PendingDoNotShow |
| 2520 San Miguel Dr | $1,198,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | Active |
| 1860 3rd Ave | $1,175,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,685 | PendingDoNotShow |
| 2861 Buena Vista Ave | $899,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,196 | Active |
©2026 Contra Costa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by the viewer and may not be redistributed without explicit authorization from Contra Costa Association of Realtors.
Presently MLSListings.com displays Active, Contingent, Pending, and Recently Sold listings. Recently Sold listings are properties which were sold within the last three years. After that period listings are no longer displayed in MLSListings.com. Pending listings are properties under contract and no longer available for sale. Contingent listings are properties where there is an accepted offer, and seller may be seeking back-up offers. Active listings are available for sale.
This listing information is up-to-date as of November 06, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Ken Jacobs, (925) 280-1260.