Morning Glory Cottage, first time on the market in 80 years. Tucked in Walnut Creek's storied Almond/Shuey neighborhood, this 1920s character home has been maintained with meticulous care.
A fully custom kitchen (soapstone counters, hardwood cabinetry, English farm sink) flows into reclaimed tobacco-barn-wood floors, paired with antique fixtures including swing-arm bronze sconces. All three bedrooms live on their own hallway, separate from main living areas. The primary bedroom retains bones of a full bath ready to be restored. A fir staircase leads to a finished attic with new flooring, heat/AC, ideal as studio, office, or guest retreat.
Unlike older homes in this neighborhood requiring significant structural work, this home's bones are sound with no deferred maintenance.
Outside, a heritage oak hosts eagles and owls. A corner-lot bench under a second oak connects you with neighbors. Hand-forged garden gate, grapestake fence, and brick walkway add storybook charm. D3 duplex zoning opens future potential.
Quirky, soulful, one of a kind. Walk to restaurants, parks, BART, and downtown Walnut Creek.
Under contract
$1,449,000
1908 Dora Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3beds
1,784sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
6,100 Square Feet Lot
$1,396,900 Zestimate®
$812/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 18 days |
- 1,959 |
- 96 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Wagner 02192423 925-786-9611,
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. 888-832-7179
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82050766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Office
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,784
- Total interior livable area: 1,784 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Street, Other
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1780510069
- Zoning: D3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $812/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $207,695
- Annual tax amount: $3,093
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$1,396,900
$1.33M - $1.47M
$5,095/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2026 | Pending sale | $1,449,000$812/sqft |
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| 7/5/2026 | Contingent | $1,449,000$812/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000$812/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,093 +4.6% | $207,695 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,958 +2.8% | $203,623 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,877 +2.1% | $199,631 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,819 +3.2% | $195,717 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,732 +2.7% | $191,880 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,660 +1% | $189,914 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,634 +3.9% | $186,191 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,535 +2.8% | $182,541 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,465 +3% | $178,963 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,394 -9.8% | $175,455 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,655 | $172,820 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,655 | $169,436 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $168,671 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $165,364 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $162,122 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $160,911 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $161,295 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $158,133 +79% |
| 2007 | -- | $88,367 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,636 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $84,938 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $83,273 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,747 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,145 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,574 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Almond-Shuey
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Parkmead Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: WalnutCreekElementary
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