1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd

2,175 Sq. Ft.
$1,000 / Sq. Ft.
2,175
Sq. Ft.
$1,000
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Happy Valley Country Retreat. Filled with warmth & characteristic charm, this single level ranch style home enjoys a large, level parcel in a premium location. Exceptional outdoor spaces bring a serene natural setting with gardens, a huge lawn, multiple paver patios & mature landscaping with a variety of fruit trees. A separate 340± sq ft guest house with full bath adds flexibility—ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio (currently not heated). The home exudes comfort and quality. Renovated...Happy Valley Country Retreat. Filled with warmth & characteristic charm, this single level ranch style home enjoys a large, level parcel in a premium location. Exceptional outdoor spaces bring a serene natural setting with gardens, a huge lawn, multiple paver patios & mature landscaping with a variety of fruit trees. A separate 340± sq ft guest house with full bath adds flexibility—ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio (currently not heated). The home exudes comfort and quality. Renovated throughout, it features Andersen wood-framed windows & glass doors, stylish lighting & hardware, thoughtfully updates. Glass doors in each living space provide seamless indoor/outdoor living, with access to special outdoor spaces off of each room. Oak hardwood & stone floors run throughout the spacious, light-filled living areas. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a walk-in closet & a sliding glass door opening to the garden. Mature gardens & trees include fig, pear, apple, persimmon, olive, citrus, dogwood, sycamore, hydrangea, jade, raised vegetable bed & rose garden. Top location in desirable Happy Valley. Walking path makes a 5 mi loop & offers walking/biking access to Happy Valley Elementary (1.1 mi) & vibrant downtown. Highly acclaimed schools, Hwy 24 & Bart nearby.
  1. Listed by Ashley Battersby • DRE #01407784 • Village Associates Real Estate

Property Details for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Road

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
HAPPY VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Carport
LISTING CLOSED: 07/07/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #41101610
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Associates Real Estate, Ashley Battersby, DRE #01407784

Sold By Compass, Stella Tsakonas and Stephanie Mull, DRE #01955633; Compass, Stephanie Mull, DRE #01955633

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Building Information for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Road

Stories1Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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Property Information for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Guest House
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, GuestHouse, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Granite, Stone
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Stone, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Private, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, RectangularLot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 19602
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19602.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2175
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Acres: 0.45
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Happy Valley Rd to Upper Happy Valley Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 246-152-014-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41101610

$2,175,000
Jul 7, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41101610

$2,175,000
Jul 7, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41101610

$2,175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41101610

$2,175,000
07/07/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41101610

$2,175,000
07/07/2025

Sold

EBRD #41101610

$2,175,000

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

Public Records for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,500,000Additions$675,000Total$2,175,000
Tax Record2025$8,795 ($733 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningR-20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN246-152-014

Schools near 1142 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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Listing Courtesy of Village Associates Real Estate, Ashley Battersby, DRE #01407784

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