Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,495 sqft
1126 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.41 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$590/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Happy Valley gem is on the market for the first time in 47 years! This is the place to create lasting memories! Formal living room, dining room & library! The huge great room is the heart of this home and has an adjoining billiard room--table included! Gorgeous kitchen w/cherry cabinets, beautiful granite. Master & 2 other bedrooms on one wing w/separate guest or in-law suite on the other side of the house. Lovingly tended grounds w/pebble tech pool & spa. Front wall w/security gate provides a sense...Happy Valley gem is on the market for the first time in 47 years! This is the place to create lasting memories! Formal living room, dining room & library! The huge great room is the heart of this home and has an adjoining billiard room--table included! Gorgeous kitchen w/cherry cabinets, beautiful granite. Master & 2 other bedrooms on one wing w/separate guest or in-law suite on the other side of the house. Lovingly tended grounds w/pebble tech pool & spa. Front wall w/security gate provides a sense of privacy and seclusion from the street. Built with quality, integrity and high-end materials. This is one that doesn't come along very often!
  • Listed by: Jeannette Bettencourt DRE #01154506 • RE/MAX Accord
  • Listed by: Lynn Oakes DRE #00859669 • RE/MAX Accord
Listing closed: 10/29/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40830448

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,195,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Lafayette, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Accord, Jeannette Bettencourt, DRE #01154506; RE/MAX Accord, Lynn Oakes, DRE #00859669

Sold By Village Associates Real Estate, Linda S Friedman, DRE #00521002

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Property Information for 1126 Upper Happy Valley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: LAFAYETTE
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Security
  • View: Partial, Wooded
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 18,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: Spa, Other
  • Pool: Yes
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Basement Finished, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Storage
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Insulation - Other, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 18000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18000.0
  • Pets: Allowed - Yes
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4495
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Master Bedrm Suites - 2, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Acres: 0.41
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: El Nido -> Upper Happy Valley
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 248-080-006-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 1126 Upper Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40830448

$2,650,000
Oct 26, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633409036

$2,650,000
Aug 29, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40830448

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2018

Sold

EBRD #40830448

$2,650,000
10/26/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633409036

$2,650,000
08/29/2018

Pending

EBRD #40830448

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1126 Upper Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,166,880Additions$848,362Total$3,015,242
Tax Record2025$34,228 ($2,852 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,495 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,495 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1985ZoningR10CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN248-080-006

Schools near 1126 Upper Happy Valley Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 5

M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Acalanes High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1126 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
$2,650,000
4
4,495
18,000
$2,425,000
4
3,111
13,500
$3,200,000
5
6.5
5,194
21,750
$1,250,000
4
3,000
14,080
$3,000,000
5
3
4,043
18,150
$1,450,000
4
2.5
2,870
17,040

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Accord, Jeannette Bettencourt, DRE #01154506; RE/MAX Accord, Lynn Oakes, DRE #00859669

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