1143 Walnut Street

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Single Family Residence
$915,000
Sold (May 1, 2026) Sold vs. Original/Last List Price: -29.3% / -16.4% $180,000 below last list price 151 Days on Market
Price History Original $1,295,000 → Last $1,095,000 → Sold $915,000
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1143 Walnut Street

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Listing Agent: Jennifer Hamilton, DRE #01800791
Listing Brokerage: Farrell Smyth Real Estate
Listing Brokerage Contact: jennifer@farrellsmyth.com
5Beds
3Baths
1,953Sq Ft
7,500Lot Sq Ft
1925Year Built

Property Description

Investment Opportunity in Prime San Luis Obispo Location – R2 Lot with Expansion Potential! Unlock the possibilities with this centrally located property just minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo and convenient freeway access. Situated on an R2-zoned lot, this unique investment opportunity features a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom main house built in 1925, plus a detached 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU built in 1938 – ideal for rental income, multi-generational living, or future development.

Both units are currently rented, providing immediate cash flow for investors. The property offers flexible living arrangements and strong rental potential, with ample space to reconfigure, upgrade, or expand. Whether you're looking to add units, renovate, or build out, the R2 zoning opens doors for creative growth (buyer to verify all plans and zoning with the city).

Enjoy the benefits of a downtown neighborhood near shops, restaurants, parks, and public transit. With income already in place and zoning that supports future development, this property is a smart addition to any portfolio. Explore the upside potential and make your move in one of SLO’s most desirable investment corridors.

Don’t miss out—schedule a viewing and explore the potential today!

Basic / Listing Information

Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parcel Number / APN
2,315,006
Days on Market
151
Cumulative Days on Market
151
Original List Price
$1,295,000
Last List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Listing Date
Feb 5, 2026
Sold Date
May 1, 2026
MLS#
SC25180078

Size & Layout

Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,953
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.1722
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Levels
Two
Main-Level Bedrooms
3
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Accessibility Features
None

Interior

Interior Features
Ceiling Fans,Utility Room
Flooring
Carpet,Vinyl
Appliances
Gas Oven,Gas Range,Refrigerator
Laundry
Inside
Heating
Central
Cooling
None

Exterior / Lot

View
No
View Types
None
Lot Features
Sloped Down,Front Yard,Yard
Patio / Porch Features
Front Porch,Wood
Private Pool
No
Pool Features
None
Spa
No

Parking

Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Total Parking
2
Parking Features
Concrete,Driveway

Utilities / Energy / Rural Features

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected

HOA / Community

Senior Community
No
HOA / Association
No
HOA Fee
$0
Community Features
Sidewalks
Common Interest
None

Schools / Location

High School District
San Luis Coastal Unified

Tax / Zoning

Zoning
R2

Ownership / Other Listing Details

Additional Parcels
No
Possession
Close Of Escrow,See Remarks
Disclosures
Accessory Dwelling Unit
SLO County Homes · Independently compiled information

Local & Market Information

Property & Market Context

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath San Luis Obispo single-family home offers 1,953 sq ft of living area on a 7,500 sq ft lot.

For context, its sold price of $915,000 is about 27% below the 2026 year-to-date through October 9, 2026 median closed single-family home price of $1,249,500 in San Luis Obispo.

Built in 1925, the home is approximately 101 years old, compared with a median home age of 38 years for closed single-family homes in San Luis Obispo during the same period.

Local Market Tidbit

Through October 9, 2026, the median closed single-family home price in San Luis Obispo was $1,249,500, ranking San Luis Obispo 4th among 14 SLO County communities by median price.

The information in this section is independently compiled or calculated by SLO County Homes and is not provided by the listing broker or CRMLS. Market comparisons use saved SLO County Homes statistics for the period shown and are for general informational purposes only.

IDX Information

Based on information from CRMLS as of September 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM PDT.

The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Property information is supplied by the listing broker and/or other sources and may be subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice.

Properties displayed on this website may be listed by a real estate brokerage other than SLO County Homes.

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