Just a leisurely stroll on level ground to Downtown Walnut Creek, this storybook-perfect cottage blends old-world European charm with modern convenience. Welcoming front courtyard surrounded by roses, camellias, and wildflowers -ideal for morning coffee or evening wine under the stars. Inside, discover warm hardwood floors, cozy nooks, vintage built-ins, and a wood-burning fireplace. Natural light fills every corner through classic cottage windows, creating a cheerful atmosphere. Enjoy a thoughtfully updated kitchen and spacious bedrooms. Close to the library, Broadway Plaza, over 100 restaurants, boutique shops, trails, and BART -embracing both charm and urban living. Plus, a charming attached apartment with separate entrance - perfect for guests, extended family, rental income, art studio, or home office. Includes a two-car garage and two additional off-street spaces. Come experience the magic of cottage living in the heart of Walnut Creek.
Sold for $1,260,000
$1,260,000
1611 Carmel Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3beds
1,234sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$1,244,000 Zestimate®
$1,021/sqft
$5,084 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,244,000
$1.12M - $1.38M
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Wood-burning fireplaceHistoric craftsmanshipFront courtyardVintage built-insHand-finished detailingCozy nooksModern functionality
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Listed by:
Katerina Sellis DRE #01858561 925-899-7779,
Real Broker
Bought with:
Roland Osage, DRE #02055089
Real Brokerage Technologies
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41106278
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Sink, Common Area
Features
- Studio, In-Law Floorplan, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Free Standing, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,234
- Total interior livable area: 1,234 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Space Per Unit - 2, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1782900029
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Redwood Siding
- Roof: Metal,Wood
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walnut Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,021/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $827,502
- Annual tax amount: $10,618
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $1,260,000$1,021/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,260,000$1,021/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $1,260,000-2.9%$1,021/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $1,298,000-2%$1,052/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Price change | $1,324,900-4.3%$1,074/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Price change | $1,385,000-6.7%$1,122/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,485,000+135.7%$1,203/sqft |
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| 10/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,100$2/sqft |
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| 12/21/2007 | Sold | $630,000$511/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,618 +0.7% | $827,502 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,547 +2.5% | $811,277 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,286 +1.4% | $795,370 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,145 +2.9% | $779,775 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,857 +1.6% | $764,487 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,701 +1% | $756,649 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,602 +3.4% | $741,814 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,290 +2.2% | $727,269 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,089 +2.1% | $713,010 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,898 +10.5% | $699,031 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $8,051 | $680,000 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $8,051 | $620,000 +29.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $480,000 +2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $470,000 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $500,000 -11.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $567,500 -11.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $642,600 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $630,000 +511.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $103,040 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,020 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $99,041 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $97,100 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,413 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,641 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $86,904 |
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Neighborhood: 94596
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- 8/10Walnut Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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