Tucked back from the road, this charming single-level home is filled with natural light and opens to a spectacular backyard oasis with sparkling pool and lush gardens. The loved home with traditional details features high ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and large picture windows. The flexible floorplan includes two spacious living areas, an updated kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The main house is 2137± Sq. Ft. and features two spacious bedrooms with two full baths. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath and sliding glass door to the backyard. The adjacent guest cottage connected by the roof line is 648± Sq. Ft. with one bedroom, office space with a Murphy bed and a full bath – perfect for use as a guest suite, home office, or au-pair unit depending on your needs. The private backyard with mature gardens and pool offers a calming escape as well as a venue for summer pool parties and dining al fresco. Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Happy Valley, this home is only 20 miles from downtown San Francisco, offering the unique ability to be close to everything while retreating to privacy. Just minutes from the bustling restaurant district of Downtown Lafayette, the property is also conveniently located near the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, Orinda, etc.
Sold for $2,000,000
$2,000,000
1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
3beds
2,785sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.7 Acres Lot
$2,496,400 Zestimate®
$718/sqft
$7,598 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,496,400
$2.25M - $2.80M
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 25, 2023 at 09:43am
Listed by:
Dana Green DRE #01482454 925-339-1918,
Compass
Bought with:
Josh Chavez, DRE #01827938
Rainmaker Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41028933
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Window, Solid Surface, Tub, Double Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Insert, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,785
- Total interior livable area: 2,785 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 2461700136
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lafayette
- Subdivision: Upper Happy Vly
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2023 | Sold | $2,000,000-8.9%$718/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41028933 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Pending sale | $2,195,000$788/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41028933 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+68.8%$788/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41028933 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2012 | Sold | $1,300,000-4.8%$467/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40586206 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,365,000+59.6%$490/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Danville #40586206 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,677 +1.7% | $2,080,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $24,259 +29% | $2,040,000 +32.6% |
| 2023 | $18,804 +1.6% | $1,538,685 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94549
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10M. H. Stanley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 10/10Acalanes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Lafayette
- 94549
- 1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd